City

Tampico, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥1,349Population
💰$66,563Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$125,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.9%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.8%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (4.4%)
HS Graduate326 (48.3%)
Some College105 (15.6%)
Associates65 (9.6%)
Bachelors58 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree91 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College15.6%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,563 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$125,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$718/mo
Total Housing Units559
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Tampico, IL

Tampico is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,349 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Tampico is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,563 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tampico is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $718 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tampico is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tampico
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61283 1,349 $66,563 $125,600 $718 2.7% 22.1% 84.7%