City

Herrick, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Illinois

👥777Population
💰$71,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$109,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 4.1%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic4.1%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate218 (41.4%)
Some College104 (19.7%)
Associates66 (12.5%)
Bachelors85 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree49 (9.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 9.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate9.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$109,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Herrick, IL

Herrick is a city in Illinois, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 777 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Herrick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,000 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Herrick is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herrick is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Herrick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62431 777 $71,000 $109,500 $625 6.7% 25.4% 91.9%