City

Humboldt, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Coles County  ·  Illinois

👥1,328Population
💰$70,086Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$125,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊13.0%Unemployment▲ 165% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic9.3%
Black0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
17%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment13.0% ▲ 165% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (4.1%)
HS Graduate300 (37.6%)
Some College169 (21.2%)
Associates109 (13.7%)
Bachelors76 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree111 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College21.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,086 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$125,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$855/mo
Total Housing Units487
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Humboldt, IL

Humboldt is a city in Illinois, located in Coles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,328 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Humboldt is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,086 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Humboldt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $855 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Humboldt is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Humboldt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61931 1,328 $70,086 $125,800 $855 13.0% 23.4% 76.6%