City

Walnut, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥2,021Population
💰$62,045Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$123,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.3%Other: 1%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.3%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate432 (30.5%)
Some College250 (17.7%)
Associates256 (18.1%)
Bachelors128 (9%)
Graduate Degree346 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College17.7%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,045 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$123,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units986
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Walnut, IL

Walnut is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,021 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Walnut is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,045 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61376 2,021 $62,045 $123,700 $881 3.8% 33.5% 77.2%