City

Hammond, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Piatt County  ·  Illinois

👥713Population
💰$59,792Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$110,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊22.9%Unemployment▲ 367% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment22.9% ▲ 367% above avg
HS Graduate223 (46.2%)
Some College61 (12.6%)
Associates58 (12%)
Bachelors36 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree105 (21.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
HS Grad46.2%
Some College12.6%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,792 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$110,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units378
Vacant Units49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
58%
About Hammond, IL

Hammond is a city in Illinois, located in Piatt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 713 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Hammond is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,792 is below the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hammond is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hammond is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hammond
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61929 713 $59,792 $110,100 $761 22.9% 29.2% 83.6%