City

Pittsfield, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Illinois

👥5,487Population
💰$56,563Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.5Median Age
🏠$118,700Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,410 (36%)
Some College646 (16.5%)
Associates528 (13.5%)
Bachelors325 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree957 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,563 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$118,700 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units2,843
Vacant Units450

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Pittsfield, IL

Pittsfield is a city in Illinois, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,487 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.5 years.

Economically, Pittsfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,563 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pittsfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pittsfield is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pittsfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62363 5,487 $56,563 $118,700 $703 5.7% 32.7% 81.1%