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Clinton, IL
City in De Witt County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61727.
Population
6,985
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,955
ZIP codes
1
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 8.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 284th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $62,323 a year, 25% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,800 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Clinton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,323
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$102,800
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,126), Irish Americans (626), Mexican Americans (306).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for De Witt County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,067
5,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,727
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,421 per person
PPP loans
$13.16M
302 loans, 1,869 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clinton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
1 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WapellaVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| KenneyVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MaroaCity | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| De WittVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WeldonVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HeyworthVillage | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| BeasonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ArgentaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ChestnutCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| OreanaVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| ForsythVillage | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| CiscoVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WarrensburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| McLeanVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, IL in?
- Clinton is in De Witt County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 61727.
- What is the population of Clinton, IL?
- About 6,985 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Wapella (4.8 mi), Lane (5.9 mi), Kenney (7.5 mi), Maroa (7.7 mi), De Witt (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023