City

Vermilion, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Edgar County  ·  Illinois

👥180Population
💰$50,208Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$59,200Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 2.8%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
HS Graduate37 (37.4%)
Some College21 (21.2%)
Associates16 (16.2%)
Bachelors9 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree16 (16.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
HS Grad37.4%
Some College21.2%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,208 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$59,200 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,175/mo
Total Housing Units72
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
73%
About Vermilion, IL

Vermilion is a city in Illinois, located in Edgar County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 180 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Vermilion is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,208 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vermilion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,175 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vermilion is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vermilion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61955 180 $50,208 $59,200 $1,175 6.9% 25.3% 86.2%