City

Dieterich, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Effingham County  ·  Illinois

👥2,336Population
💰$73,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.8%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma34 (2.5%)
HS Graduate421 (30.6%)
Some College158 (11.5%)
Associates197 (14.3%)
Bachelors188 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree378 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College11.5%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$650/mo
Total Housing Units926
Vacant Units78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Dieterich, IL

Dieterich is a city in Illinois, located in Effingham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,336 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.1 years.

Economically, Dieterich is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,750 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dieterich is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $650 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dieterich is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dieterich
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62424 2,336 $73,750 $203,600 $650 2.4% 41.1% 81.1%