City

Stanford, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥764Population
💰$80,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$131,300Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate255 (43%)
Some College66 (11.1%)
Associates65 (11%)
Bachelors90 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree117 (19.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College11.1%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$131,300 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$968/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Stanford, IL

Stanford is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 764 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Stanford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,000 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Stanford is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $968 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanford is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61774 764 $80,000 $131,300 $968 5.2% 34.9% 85.0%