City

Sumner, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Illinois

👥4,184Population
💰$75,870Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$97,500Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 68.3% Female 31.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 17.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic6.6%
Black17.8%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
34%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.8%)
HS Graduate818 (32.8%)
Some College638 (25.6%)
Associates365 (14.6%)
Bachelors370 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree282 (11.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 25.6%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College25.6%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,870 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$97,500 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$591/mo
Total Housing Units1,260
Vacant Units166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Sumner, IL

Sumner is a city in Illinois, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,184 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Sumner is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,870 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $591 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sumner is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62466 4,184 $75,870 $97,500 $591 3.2% 26.2% 90.3%