City

Erie, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥2,843Population
💰$87,308Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$168,500Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.2%)
HS Graduate496 (27%)
Some College267 (14.5%)
Associates333 (18.1%)
Bachelors256 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree463 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College14.5%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,308 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$168,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units1,274
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Erie, IL

Erie is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,843 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Erie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,308 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Erie is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Erie is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.57%).

Erie, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Erie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61250 2,843 $87,308 $168,500 $850 5.0% 39.1% 78.3%