City

Compton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥615Population
💰$64,375Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$102,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.9%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic7.2%
Black1.6%
Asian0.3%
Other5.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.3%)
HS Graduate197 (52.5%)
Some College49 (13.1%)
Associates53 (14.1%)
Bachelors37 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree34 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 52.5%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad52.5%
Some College13.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,375 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$102,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,013/mo
Total Housing Units250
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About Compton, IL

Compton is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Compton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,375 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Compton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,013 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Compton is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Compton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61318 615 $64,375 $102,900 $1,013 6.2% 18.9% 78.6%