City

Gifford, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥1,160Population
💰$85,703Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$178,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 71% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 71% below avg
HS Graduate339 (39.2%)
Some College97 (11.2%)
Associates125 (14.5%)
Bachelors109 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree194 (22.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College11.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,703 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$178,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$883/mo
Total Housing Units525
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
66%
About Gifford, IL

Gifford is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,160 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Gifford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,703 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gifford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $883 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gifford is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gifford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61847 1,160 $85,703 $178,300 $883 1.4% 35.1% 88.1%