City

Dolton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥20,979Population
💰$58,706Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$140,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 90.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White4.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Black90.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma131 (1%)
HS Graduate4,326 (32.4%)
Some College1,470 (11%)
Associates3,178 (23.8%)
Bachelors1,121 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree3,112 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 11%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College11.0%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,706 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$140,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,399/mo
Total Housing Units9,006
Vacant Units1,087

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
29%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About Dolton, IL

Dolton is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,979 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Dolton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,706 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dolton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $140,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,399 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dolton is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (90.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dolton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60419 20,979 $58,706 $140,500 $1,399 10.8% 31.7% 72.0%