City

South Wilmington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Illinois

👥628Population
💰$86,250Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$166,200Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.1%)
HS Graduate216 (47.8%)
Some College59 (13.1%)
Associates73 (16.2%)
Bachelors33 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree66 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College13.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.3%Renter: 9.7%Tenure
Owner90.3%
Renter9.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
34%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,250 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$166,200 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,458/mo
Total Housing Units318
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About South Wilmington, IL

South Wilmington is a city in Illinois, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 628 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, South Wilmington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,250 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Wilmington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,458 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Wilmington is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.66%).

South Wilmington, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in South Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60474 628 $86,250 $166,200 $1,458 5.3% 21.9% 90.3%