City

Elizabethtown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Illinois

👥1,359Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂54.3Median Age
🏠$90,900Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓26.5%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Black: 1.8%Other: 4.2%Race
White94.0%
Black1.8%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
25%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.5% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate383 (38.7%)
Some College189 (19.1%)
Associates153 (15.5%)
Bachelors155 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree107 (10.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 10.8%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College19.1%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate10.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$90,900 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$235/mo
Total Housing Units939
Vacant Units338

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Elizabethtown, IL

Elizabethtown is a city in Illinois, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,359 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.3 years.

Economically, Elizabethtown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elizabethtown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $235 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elizabethtown is moderately educated. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elizabethtown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62931 1,359 $55,625 $90,900 $235 1.0% 26.5% 79.9%