City

Wilmington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥11,277Population
💰$76,398Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$224,800Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.5%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 2.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White88.5%
Hispanic7.3%
Black2.2%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,061 (39.4%)
Some College1,342 (17.3%)
Associates1,145 (14.7%)
Bachelors856 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,318 (17%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College17.3%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,398 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$224,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$975/mo
Total Housing Units5,553
Vacant Units943

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Wilmington, IL

Wilmington is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,277 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Wilmington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,398 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $975 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmington is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60481 11,277 $76,398 $224,800 $975 5.4% 28.0% 74.0%