City

Fairbury, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Illinois

👥4,673Population
💰$68,635Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$160,400Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,105 (39.2%)
Some College367 (13%)
Associates263 (9.3%)
Bachelors402 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree622 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,635 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$160,400 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units1,949
Vacant Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Fairbury, IL

Fairbury is a city in Illinois, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,673 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Fairbury is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,635 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairbury is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairbury is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61739 4,673 $68,635 $160,400 $753 3.7% 36.3% 70.8%