City

New Canton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Illinois

👥584Population
💰$59,722Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂24.3Median Age
🏠$78,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White98.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
35%
18–24
12%
25–44
8%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
HS Graduate105 (37.9%)
Some College21 (7.6%)
Associates88 (31.8%)
Bachelors19 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree44 (15.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 31.8%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
HS Grad37.9%
Some College7.6%
Associates31.8%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,722 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$78,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$525/mo
Total Housing Units258
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
68%
About New Canton, IL

New Canton is a city in Illinois, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 584 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.3 years.

Economically, New Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,722 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Canton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $525 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Canton is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62356 584 $59,722 $78,000 $525 1.4% 22.7% 77.3%