City

Pittsburg, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Williamson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,648Population
💰$73,571Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$161,600Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.2%)
HS Graduate322 (31.5%)
Some College136 (13.3%)
Associates180 (17.6%)
Bachelors99 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree272 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.1%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,571 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,600 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units691
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Pittsburg, IL

Pittsburg is a city in Illinois, located in Williamson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,648 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Pittsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,571 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pittsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pittsburg is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pittsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62974 1,648 $73,571 $161,600 $933 3.0% 36.3% 90.9%