City

Stronghurst, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  Illinois

👥1,371Population
💰$68,036Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$101,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
HS Graduate242 (28.8%)
Some College83 (9.9%)
Associates176 (21%)
Bachelors137 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree202 (24%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 24%Edu
HS Grad28.8%
Some College9.9%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,036 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$101,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$929/mo
Total Housing Units657
Vacant Units141

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Stronghurst, IL

Stronghurst is a city in Illinois, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,371 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Stronghurst is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,036 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Stronghurst is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $929 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stronghurst is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stronghurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61480 1,371 $68,036 $101,200 $929 6.2% 40.4% 76.7%