City

Farmer City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  De Witt County  ·  Illinois

👥2,577Population
💰$79,167Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$152,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
HS Graduate614 (34.7%)
Some College298 (16.8%)
Associates339 (19.1%)
Bachelors195 (11%)
Graduate Degree326 (18.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
HS Grad34.7%
Some College16.8%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,167 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$152,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$514/mo
Total Housing Units1,145
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
64%
About Farmer City, IL

Farmer City is a city in Illinois, located in De Witt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,577 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Farmer City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,167 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Farmer City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $514 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Farmer City is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Farmer City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61842 2,577 $79,167 $152,000 $514 7.1% 29.4% 88.5%