City

Gilman, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥1,973Population
💰$66,979Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂44.7Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic19.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.1%)
HS Graduate512 (40.8%)
Some College185 (14.7%)
Associates171 (13.6%)
Bachelors122 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree239 (19%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College14.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,979 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units953
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Gilman, IL

Gilman is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,973 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.7 years.

Economically, Gilman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,979 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gilman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilman is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gilman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60938 1,973 $66,979 $122,900 $702 4.4% 28.8% 82.3%