City

Georgetown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Illinois

👥4,484Population
💰$57,341Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$77,800Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.8%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 5.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic5.5%
Black5.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads24.8% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,250 (41.8%)
Some College546 (18.2%)
Associates446 (14.9%)
Bachelors293 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree450 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College18.2%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,341 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$77,800 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units2,149
Vacant Units260

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Georgetown, IL

Georgetown is a city in Illinois, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,484 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Georgetown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,341 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Georgetown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Georgetown is less-educated. 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Georgetown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61846 4,484 $57,341 $77,800 $738 2.4% 24.8% 74.3%