City

Sesser, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Franklin County  ·  Illinois

👥2,764Population
💰$57,386Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$93,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 2.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian2.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate517 (29.2%)
Some College364 (20.6%)
Associates358 (20.2%)
Bachelors224 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree307 (17.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 20.6%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
HS Grad29.2%
Some College20.6%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,386 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$93,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units1,215
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Sesser, IL

Sesser is a city in Illinois, located in Franklin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Sesser is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,386 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sesser is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sesser is moderately educated. 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sesser
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62884 2,764 $57,386 $93,800 $702 4.8% 30.0% 81.4%