City

Dalton City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Moultrie County  ·  Illinois

👥1,037Population
💰$71,947Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$116,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Black: 1.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.6%
Black1.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate309 (45.4%)
Some College92 (13.5%)
Associates115 (16.9%)
Bachelors61 (9%)
Graduate Degree102 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College13.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,947 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$631/mo
Total Housing Units471
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Dalton City, IL

Dalton City is a city in Illinois, located in Moultrie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,037 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Dalton City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,947 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dalton City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $631 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dalton City is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dalton City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61925 1,037 $71,947 $116,500 $631 1.9% 23.9% 77.4%