City

Olmsted, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pulaski County  ·  Illinois

👥448Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂58.7Median Age
🏠$165,000Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Black: 23.2%Other: 5.8%Race
White71.0%
Black23.2%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
23%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (3%)
HS Graduate194 (58.3%)
Some College23 (6.9%)
Associates64 (19.2%)
Bachelors16 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree26 (7.8%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 58.3%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 7.8%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad58.3%
Some College6.9%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate7.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.4%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.4%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$165,000 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$584/mo
Total Housing Units306
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Olmsted, IL

Olmsted is a city in Illinois, located in Pulaski County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 448 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.7 years.

Economically, Olmsted is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Olmsted is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $584 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olmsted is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olmsted
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62970 448 $52,500 $165,000 $584 0.0% 12.6% 74.4%