City

Orient, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Illinois

👥407Population
💰$40,461Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$51,000Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.4%)
HS Graduate106 (36.7%)
Some College73 (25.3%)
Associates51 (17.6%)
Bachelors47 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree8 (2.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 25.3%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 2.8%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College25.3%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate2.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,461 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$51,000 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units223
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Orient, IL

Orient is a city in Illinois, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 407 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Orient is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,461 is below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Orient is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $51,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orient is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orient
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62874 407 $40,461 $51,000 $731 6.5% 19.0% 77.7%