City

Hardin, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Calhoun County  ·  Illinois

👥1,833Population
💰$110,982Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$144,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓60.6%College Grads▲ 56% above avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White96.8%
Black0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
13%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size4.00
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads60.6% ▲ 56% above avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate218 (18.1%)
Some College100 (8.3%)
Associates157 (13%)
Bachelors440 (36.5%)
Graduate Degree289 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 36.5%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad18.1%
Some College8.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors36.5%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,982 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$144,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$417/mo
Total Housing Units618
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Hardin, IL

Hardin is a city in Illinois, located in Calhoun County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,833 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Hardin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,982 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hardin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $417 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardin is highly educated. 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

Hardin, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Hardin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62047 1,833 $110,982 $144,100 $417 1.1% 60.6% 86.7%