City

Simpson, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,108Population
💰$69,750Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.78
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.6%)
HS Graduate186 (26.9%)
Some College97 (14%)
Associates219 (31.6%)
Bachelors85 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree94 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 14%Associates: 31.6%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College14.0%
Associates31.6%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.2%Renter: 7.9%Tenure
Owner92.2%
Renter7.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,750 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units509
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About Simpson, IL

Simpson is a city in Illinois, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,108 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Simpson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,750 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Simpson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Simpson is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Simpson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62985 1,108 $69,750 $156,300 1.9% 25.9% 92.2%