City

Waterman, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  DeKalb County  ·  Illinois

👥2,156Population
💰$94,625Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$242,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.9%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic9.7%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
HS Graduate457 (36.7%)
Some College127 (10.2%)
Associates168 (13.5%)
Bachelors127 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree365 (29.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
HS Grad36.7%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,625 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$242,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units781
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Waterman, IL

Waterman is a city in Illinois, located in DeKalb County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,156 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Waterman is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,625 is above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waterman is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waterman is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waterman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60556 2,156 $94,625 $242,900 $967 2.4% 39.6% 83.6%