City

Dwight, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Illinois

👥4,672Population
💰$68,184Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.7%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.7%
Hispanic7.8%
Black0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,063 (37.7%)
Some College392 (13.9%)
Associates537 (19%)
Bachelors178 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree606 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College13.9%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.5%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.5%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,184 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units2,002
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Dwight, IL

Dwight is a city in Illinois, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,672 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Dwight is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,184 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Dwight is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dwight is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dwight
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60420 4,672 $68,184 $161,800 $984 3.9% 27.8% 70.5%