County

Lawrence County, IL

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Illinois

👥15,044Population
💰$58,923Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$96,390Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 7.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.1%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Black7.3%
Asian0.5%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,925 (30.5%)
Some College1,855 (19.4%)
Associates1,619 (16.9%)
Bachelors1,541 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree1,582 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College19.4%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,923 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$96,389 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$736/mo
Total Housing Units6,343
Vacant Units944

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Lawrence County, IL

Lawrence County is located in Illinois and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,044 residents. With a median age of 40.38, it is a middle-aged county.

Lawrence County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,922 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Lawrence County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $96,389 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $735. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lawrence County are primarily White (84.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lawrence County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 4 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 Codes in Lawrence County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
62417 Bridgeport 2,653 $51,205 $85,900 $699 10.4% 31.8%
62439 Lawrenceville 7,097 $52,083 $98,200 $824 7.1% 36.7%
62460 Saint Francisville 1,110 $57,222 $105,700 $804 10.0% 29.6%
62466 Sumner 4,184 $75,870 $97,500 $591 3.2% 26.2%

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