City

Colchester, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonough County  ·  Illinois

👥2,317Population
💰$65,048Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic1.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate548 (37.3%)
Some College126 (8.6%)
Associates149 (10.1%)
Bachelors202 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree445 (30.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 30.3%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College8.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate30.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,048 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$654/mo
Total Housing Units1,072
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Colchester, IL

Colchester is a city in Illinois, located in McDonough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,317 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Colchester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,048 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colchester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $654 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colchester is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.24%).

Colchester, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Colchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62326 2,317 $65,048 $116,400 $654 2.9% 44.0% 79.2%