City

Grafton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jersey County  ·  Illinois

👥1,682Population
💰$71,838Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$222,900Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1.1%Other: 4.8%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.1%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
3%
25–44
19%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate444 (34.9%)
Some College205 (16.1%)
Associates159 (12.5%)
Bachelors118 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree346 (27.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College16.1%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,838 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,900 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,096
Vacant Units362

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Grafton, IL

Grafton is a city in Illinois, located in Jersey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,682 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Grafton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,838 is near the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Grafton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grafton is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Grafton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62037 1,682 $71,838 $222,900 0.9% 36.5% 81.1%