City

Forsyth, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥3,656Population
💰$113,456Median HH Income▲ 49% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$289,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓68.2%College Grads▲ 76% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.9%Asian: 4%Other: 6.1%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.9%
Asian4.0%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads68.2% ▲ 76% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (1%)
HS Graduate352 (14.8%)
Some College195 (8.2%)
Associates186 (7.8%)
Bachelors239 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree1,383 (58.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 14.8%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 58.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad14.8%
Some College8.2%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate58.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,456 ▲ 49% above avg
Median Home Value$289,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,207/mo
Total Housing Units1,346

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Forsyth, IL

Forsyth is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,656 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Forsyth is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,456 is above the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Forsyth is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,207 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Forsyth is highly educated. 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (86.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Forsyth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62535 3,656 $113,456 $289,800 $1,207 4.9% 68.2% 92.4%