City

Gibson City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ford County  ·  Illinois

👥4,260Population
💰$51,952Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$151,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 1.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 5.2%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic8.7%
Black1.1%
Asian1.8%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
No HS Diploma78 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,084 (38.9%)
Some College414 (14.8%)
Associates392 (14.1%)
Bachelors326 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree495 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.2%Renter: 28.8%Tenure
Owner71.2%
Renter28.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,952 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$151,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units1,914
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
63%
About Gibson City, IL

Gibson City is a city in Illinois, located in Ford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,260 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Gibson City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,952 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gibson City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gibson City is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gibson City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60936 4,260 $51,952 $151,000 $802 7.5% 29.4% 71.2%