City

Pontiac, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Livingston County  ·  Illinois

👥13,718Population
💰$68,438Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$122,200Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 7.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Black7.8%
Asian0.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (0.3%)
HS Graduate3,458 (38.5%)
Some College1,577 (17.6%)
Associates1,639 (18.3%)
Bachelors639 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,637 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College17.6%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,438 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$122,200 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units6,058
Vacant Units502

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

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

Pontiac is a city in Illinois, located in Livingston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,718 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Pontiac is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,438 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Pontiac is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pontiac is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pontiac
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61764 13,718 $68,438 $122,200 $835 4.0% 25.4% 68.7%