City

Shelbyville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Illinois

👥7,422Population
💰$61,722Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$131,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,948 (37.9%)
Some College641 (12.5%)
Associates814 (15.8%)
Bachelors672 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,040 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,722 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$131,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$737/mo
Total Housing Units3,769
Vacant Units497

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Shelbyville, IL

Shelbyville is a city in Illinois, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Shelbyville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,722 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shelbyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $737 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelbyville is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelbyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62565 7,422 $61,722 $131,900 $737 1.7% 33.3% 69.6%