City

Gridley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥1,917Population
💰$70,859Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$154,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓51.5%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.1%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White88.1%
Hispanic5.3%
Black1.7%
Asian1.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads51.5% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (2.2%)
HS Graduate329 (26.2%)
Some College65 (5.2%)
Associates186 (14.8%)
Bachelors203 (16.2%)
Graduate Degree443 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 16.2%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College5.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors16.2%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,859 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units813
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Gridley, IL

Gridley is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,917 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Gridley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,859 is near the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gridley is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $763 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gridley is well-educated. 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gridley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61744 1,917 $70,859 $154,500 $763 2.0% 51.5% 77.3%