City

Washington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tazewell County  ·  Illinois

👥24,544Population
💰$87,852Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$200,300Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓51.3%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads51.3% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate3,191 (19.9%)
Some College1,746 (10.9%)
Associates2,855 (17.8%)
Bachelors2,035 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree6,169 (38.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.9%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 38.6%Edu
HS Grad19.9%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate38.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,852 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$200,300 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$996/mo
Total Housing Units10,273
Vacant Units583

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Washington, IL

Washington is a city in Illinois, located in Tazewell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Washington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,852 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $200,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $996 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is well-educated. 51.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.49%).

Washington, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61571 24,544 $87,852 $200,300 $996 2.4% 51.3% 80.4%