City

Hoopeston, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Illinois

👥5,635Population
💰$55,284Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$70,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1.9%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.9%
Asian1.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,260 (34.3%)
Some College775 (21.1%)
Associates588 (16%)
Bachelors652 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree384 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College21.1%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,284 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$70,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$806/mo
Total Housing Units2,753
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
67%
About Hoopeston, IL

Hoopeston is a city in Illinois, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,635 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Hoopeston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,284 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hoopeston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $806 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hoopeston is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hoopeston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60942 5,635 $55,284 $70,000 $806 8.2% 28.2% 70.2%