City

Herscher, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kankakee County  ·  Illinois

👥1,603Population
💰$92,969Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$198,300Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓43.0%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.3%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads43.0% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
HS Graduate295 (26.6%)
Some College145 (13.1%)
Associates192 (17.3%)
Bachelors129 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree348 (31.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 31.4%Edu
HS Grad26.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate31.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.1%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
39%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,969 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$198,300 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,176/mo
Total Housing Units681
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Herscher, IL

Herscher is a city in Illinois, located in Kankakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,603 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Herscher is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,969 is above the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Herscher is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,176 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herscher is well-educated. 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Herscher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60941 1,603 $92,969 $198,300 $1,176 7.8% 43.0% 74.1%