City

Morton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Illinois

👥18,688Population
💰$92,269Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$247,000Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓51.7%College Grads▲ 33% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.4%
Asian2.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads51.7% ▲ 33% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,921 (22.9%)
Some College1,120 (8.8%)
Associates2,020 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,486 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree5,111 (40%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 40%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College8.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate40.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,269 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$247,000 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,001/mo
Total Housing Units8,053
Vacant Units615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Morton, IL

Morton is a city in Illinois, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,688 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Morton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,269 is above the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Morton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,001 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morton is well-educated. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.99%).

Morton, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Morton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61550 18,688 $92,269 $247,000 $1,001 2.4% 51.7% 80.1%