City

Walnut Hill, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Illinois

👥922Population
💰$72,115Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.2Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 6.3%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate230 (34.6%)
Some College106 (16%)
Associates92 (13.9%)
Bachelors76 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree157 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,115 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$890/mo
Total Housing Units422
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Walnut Hill, IL

Walnut Hill is a city in Illinois, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 922 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.2 years.

Economically, Walnut Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,115 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $890 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut Hill is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Walnut Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62893 922 $72,115 $138,100 $890 1.5% 35.1% 79.8%