City

Sorento, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bond County  ·  Illinois

👥1,399Population
💰$61,705Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$101,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 164% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.8%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.1%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
17%
18–24
12%
25–44
18%
45–64
34%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 164% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate322 (38.1%)
Some College127 (15%)
Associates216 (25.5%)
Bachelors39 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree138 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 15%Associates: 25.5%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College15.0%
Associates25.5%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,705 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$101,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units545
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Sorento, IL

Sorento is a city in Illinois, located in Bond County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,399 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Sorento is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,705 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sorento is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sorento is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sorento
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62086 1,399 $61,705 $101,800 $617 12.9% 20.9% 92.6%