City

Panama, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Illinois

👥327Population
💰$60,096Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$60,800Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.3% Female 58.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.1%Hispanic: 0.3%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
2%
25–44
23%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
HS Graduate127 (59.1%)
Some College19 (8.8%)
Associates21 (9.8%)
Bachelors29 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree19 (8.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
HS Grad59.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,096 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$60,800 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$833/mo
Total Housing Units164
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
46%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Panama, IL

Panama is a city in Illinois, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 327 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Panama is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,096 is below the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Panama is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $60,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $833 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Panama is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Panama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62077 327 $60,096 $60,800 $833 12.5% 22.3% 85.9%