City

Lewistown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Illinois

👥3,306Population
💰$65,529Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊9.1%Unemployment▲ 86% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.7%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment9.1% ▲ 86% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.5%)
HS Graduate893 (37.7%)
Some College413 (17.4%)
Associates376 (15.9%)
Bachelors170 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree504 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College17.4%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,529 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units1,727
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Lewistown, IL

Lewistown is a city in Illinois, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,306 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Lewistown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,529 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lewistown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $683 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lewistown is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lewistown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61542 3,306 $65,529 $115,100 $683 9.1% 28.5% 76.3%