City

Pawnee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sangamon County  ·  Illinois

👥3,585Population
💰$78,509Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$176,200Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.3% ▲ 13% above avg
College Grads35.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1%)
HS Graduate794 (32.7%)
Some College341 (14.1%)
Associates397 (16.4%)
Bachelors192 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree677 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.7%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.7%
Some College14.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,509 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,200 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$865/mo
Total Housing Units1,633
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Pawnee, IL

Pawnee is a city in Illinois, located in Sangamon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,585 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Pawnee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,509 is near the national average. Approximately 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pawnee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $865 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pawnee is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.48%).

Pawnee, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Pawnee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62558 3,585 $78,509 $176,200 $865 3.0% 35.8% 82.5%