City

Johnston City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Williamson County  ·  Illinois

👥5,381Population
💰$49,694Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$89,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 2.2%Other: 3%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Asian2.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma169 (4.6%)
HS Graduate933 (25.1%)
Some College606 (16.3%)
Associates869 (23.4%)
Bachelors610 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree523 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College16.3%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,694 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$89,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units2,705
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Johnston City, IL

Johnston City is a city in Illinois, located in Williamson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,381 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Johnston City is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,694 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Johnston City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Johnston City is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Johnston City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62951 5,381 $49,694 $89,600 $854 5.6% 30.5% 83.0%