City

Fulton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥5,369Population
💰$62,202Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$143,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 3.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma40 (1%)
HS Graduate1,599 (41.9%)
Some College523 (13.7%)
Associates535 (14%)
Bachelors367 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree755 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College13.7%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,202 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$143,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units2,772
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Fulton, IL

Fulton is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,369 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Fulton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,202 is below the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fulton is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61252 5,369 $62,202 $143,400 $946 5.1% 29.4% 80.9%