City

Cornell, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Illinois

👥1,188Population
💰$73,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$171,700Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.4%)
HS Graduate310 (37.1%)
Some College149 (17.8%)
Associates153 (18.3%)
Bachelors76 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College17.8%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,700 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units577
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Cornell, IL

Cornell is a city in Illinois, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,188 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Cornell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,000 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cornell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cornell is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cornell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61319 1,188 $73,000 $171,700 $855 0.8% 26.4% 89.9%