City

Roberts, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ford County  ·  Illinois

👥617Population
💰$65,000Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂31.6Median Age
🏠$67,500Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓28.9%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 90% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic6.0%
Asian0.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads28.9% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 90% above avg
HS Graduate116 (38%)
Some College47 (15.4%)
Associates54 (17.7%)
Bachelors20 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree68 (22.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 38%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
HS Grad38.0%
Some College15.4%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
46%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,000 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$67,500 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units268
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
11%
2000+
63%
About Roberts, IL

Roberts is a city in Illinois, located in Ford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 617 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.6 years.

Economically, Roberts is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,000 is near the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Roberts is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $67,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roberts is moderately educated. 28.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roberts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60962 617 $65,000 $67,500 $1,058 9.3% 28.9% 71.4%