City

Hamilton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Illinois

👥3,439Population
💰$65,050Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$118,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate721 (31.3%)
Some College290 (12.6%)
Associates414 (18%)
Bachelors346 (15%)
Graduate Degree523 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 31.3%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad31.3%
Some College12.6%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,050 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$118,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$882/mo
Total Housing Units1,612
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Hamilton, IL

Hamilton is a city in Illinois, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,439 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Hamilton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,050 is near the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hamilton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $882 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hamilton is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hamilton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62341 3,439 $65,050 $118,200 $882 1.2% 37.8% 76.8%