City

Harristown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥288Population
💰$61,000Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂29.7Median Age
🏠$88,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓10.6%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White95.1%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
31%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
15%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.82
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads10.6% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate93 (52%)
Some College22 (12.3%)
Associates45 (25.1%)
Bachelors2 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree17 (9.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 52%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 25.1%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 9.5%Edu
HS Grad52.0%
Some College12.3%
Associates25.1%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate9.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
65%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$88,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units102

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
21%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
76%
30–45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
71%
About Harristown, IL

Harristown is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 288 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.7 years.

Economically, Harristown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,000 is below the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Harristown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harristown is less-educated. 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harristown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62537 288 $61,000 $88,500 4.5% 10.6% 89.2%