City

Kempton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ford County  ·  Illinois

👥380Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$68,000Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.8% Female 59.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
39%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.4%)
HS Graduate104 (39.1%)
Some College35 (13.2%)
Associates42 (15.8%)
Bachelors34 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree50 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College13.2%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
20%
$200k–$300k
5%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$68,000 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,087/mo
Total Housing Units198
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
53%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
73%
About Kempton, IL

Kempton is a city in Illinois, located in Ford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 380 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Kempton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kempton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,087 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kempton is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kempton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60946 380 $75,000 $68,000 $1,087 9.7% 31.6% 79.5%