City

Litchfield, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Illinois

👥8,591Population
💰$62,705Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Hispanic: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.0%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,131 (36.4%)
Some College896 (15.3%)
Associates783 (13.4%)
Bachelors486 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,527 (26.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 26.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College15.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate26.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,705 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units4,095
Vacant Units357

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Litchfield, IL

Litchfield is a city in Illinois, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,591 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Litchfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,705 is below the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Litchfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Litchfield is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Litchfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62056 8,591 $62,705 $119,800 $655 6.1% 34.4% 72.6%