City

New Boston, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥1,463Population
💰$65,893Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
HS Graduate390 (44.8%)
Some College197 (22.6%)
Associates99 (11.4%)
Bachelors98 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree86 (9.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
HS Grad44.8%
Some College22.6%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89%Renter: 11%Tenure
Owner89.0%
Renter11.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,893 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units614
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About New Boston, IL

New Boston is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,463 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, New Boston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,893 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Boston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Boston is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Boston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61272 1,463 $65,893 $131,300 2.7% 21.2% 89.0%