Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 9.8% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,348 (34%) |
| Some College | 604 (15.2%) |
| Associates | 475 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 527 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 972 (24.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,086 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $169,976 ▼ 39% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,082 |
| Vacant Units | 596 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Putnam County is located in Illinois and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,648 residents. With a median age of 45.35, it is a mature county.
Putnam County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,086 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Putnam County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $169,976 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $808. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Putnam County are primarily White (90.44%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Putnam County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61326 | Granville | 2,102 | $71,071 | $137,000 | $778 | 4.2% | 37.3% |
| 61327 | Hennepin | 1,341 | $87,500 | $219,000 | $836 | 2.9% | 37.9% |
| 61336 | Magnolia | 522 | $88,333 | $179,800 | $790 | 2.2% | 32.0% |
| 61340 | Mark | 497 | $79,286 | $153,600 | $856 | 1.5% | 40.5% |
| 61335 | Mc Nabb | 316 | $77,500 | $135,400 | $760 | 2.9% | 29.9% |
| 61560 | Putnam | 586 | $74,643 | $229,800 | — | 4.2% | 49.3% |
| 61363 | Standard | 284 | $52,500 | $108,200 | $908 | 4.4% | 26.0% |