Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 122 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,990 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 1,386 (15.8%) |
| Associates | 1,461 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,050 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,756 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,643 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,245 ▼ 56% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,297 |
| Vacant Units | 537 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ford County is located in Illinois and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,454 residents. With a median age of 41.04, it is a middle-aged county.
Ford County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,642 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.9% is above the national average.
Housing in Ford County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $123,245 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $888. Homeownership rates are high at 74.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ford County are primarily White (89.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Ford County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60919 | Cabery | 455 | $76,563 | $151,000 | $933 | 3.7% | 34.9% |
| 60933 | Elliott | 265 | $48,750 | $81,800 | $1,045 | 2.4% | 26.9% |
| 60936 | Gibson City | 4,260 | $51,952 | $151,000 | $802 | 7.5% | 29.4% |
| 60946 | Kempton | 380 | $75,000 | $68,000 | $1,087 | 9.7% | 31.6% |
| 60952 | Melvin | 654 | $57,188 | $86,900 | $821 | 7.2% | 38.3% |
| 60957 | Paxton | 5,620 | $66,741 | $122,200 | $920 | 1.3% | 35.8% |
| 60959 | Piper City | 904 | $49,722 | $91,000 | $771 | 14.1% | 24.0% |
| 60962 | Roberts | 617 | $65,000 | $67,500 | $1,058 | 9.3% | 28.9% |
| 61773 | Sibley | 299 | $69,500 | $104,200 | $1,208 | 2.9% | 18.2% |