City

Payson, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Adams County  ·  Illinois

👥1,540Population
💰$58,427Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂44.9Median Age
🏠$126,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 80% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian1.8%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 80% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate438 (42%)
Some College177 (17%)
Associates93 (8.9%)
Bachelors82 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree250 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 17%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College17.0%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,427 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$126,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units768
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Payson, IL

Payson is a city in Illinois, located in Adams County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,540 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.9 years.

Economically, Payson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,427 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Payson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Payson is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Payson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62360 1,540 $58,427 $126,300 $967 1.0% 31.9% 89.2%