City

Streator, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  LaSalle County  ·  Illinois

👥18,236Population
💰$57,147Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$97,300Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 3%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic11.2%
Black3.0%
Asian0.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 55% above avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,606 (38%)
Some College2,641 (21.8%)
Associates1,707 (14.1%)
Bachelors1,446 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1,646 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 21.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College21.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,147 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$97,300 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units9,251
Vacant Units936

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Streator, IL

Streator is a city in Illinois, located in LaSalle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,236 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Streator is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,147 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Streator is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $810 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Streator is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Streator
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61364 18,236 $57,147 $97,300 $810 7.6% 25.5% 68.2%