City

Smithboro, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bond County  ·  Illinois

👥629Population
💰$50,208Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$131,000Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.8%
Black0.6%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
HS Graduate128 (35.7%)
Some College36 (10%)
Associates83 (23.1%)
Bachelors90 (25.1%)
Graduate Degree22 (6.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 25.1%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors25.1%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,208 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$131,000 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Smithboro, IL

Smithboro is a city in Illinois, located in Bond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 629 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Smithboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,208 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Smithboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithboro is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62284 629 $50,208 $131,000 8.0% 31.2% 87.8%