City

Stonington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Illinois

👥861Population
💰$66,528Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$115,500Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓25.7%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.2%
Asian1.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads25.7% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.7%)
HS Graduate328 (48.7%)
Some College109 (16.2%)
Associates59 (8.8%)
Bachelors56 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree117 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 48.7%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad48.7%
Some College16.2%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,528 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$115,500 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$859/mo
Total Housing Units440
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Stonington, IL

Stonington is a city in Illinois, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 861 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Stonington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,528 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Stonington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $859 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stonington is moderately educated. 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stonington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62567 861 $66,528 $115,500 $859 4.8% 25.7% 80.2%