City

Milford, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥2,141Population
💰$55,662Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$98,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic1.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (2%)
HS Graduate466 (36%)
Some College213 (16.4%)
Associates173 (13.4%)
Bachelors100 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree317 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College16.4%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,662 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$98,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$720/mo
Total Housing Units1,032
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Milford, IL

Milford is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,141 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Milford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,662 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Milford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $720 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Milford is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Milford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60953 2,141 $55,662 $98,500 $720 2.9% 32.2% 78.3%