City

Seaton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Illinois

👥553Population
💰$86,667Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$127,000Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Asian: 1.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White94.8%
Asian1.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty1.6% ▼ 84% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
HS Graduate132 (34.3%)
Some College37 (9.6%)
Associates59 (15.3%)
Bachelors31 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree126 (32.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College9.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.4%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,667 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$127,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units278
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
31%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
75%
About Seaton, IL

Seaton is a city in Illinois, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 553 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Seaton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,667 is near the national average. Approximately 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Seaton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seaton is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.76%).

Seaton, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Seaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61476 553 $86,667 $127,000 $1,063 3.8% 40.8% 90.7%