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Fulton County, IL

20 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Fulton County, Illinois.

Population

33,020

Land area

866sq mi

People per sq mi

38

ZIP codes

20

Cities and towns in Fulton County

Full map

Fulton County at a glance

  • Fulton County is 83% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,599, 27% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,200 (59% below Illinois) and median rent is $785 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Canton (13,144), Farmington (2,050) and Lewistown (1,781).

Local data for Fulton County, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fulton County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,599

Poverty rate

13.2%

Median home value

$107,200

Prices +8.8% in a year

Median rent

$785/mo

Homeownership

76.6%

Bachelor's or higher

18.5%

Median age

43.9

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,377), Irish Americans (3,500), Italian Americans (1,080).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,704

8,639 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$250M

FY 2026, $7,451 per person

PPP loans

$44.2M

1,534 loans, 5,826 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$115K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Fulton County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.8%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fulton County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

651

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

25

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 16°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone31 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fulton County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.8%

U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Fulton County, IL?
Canton is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 13,144 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
Fulton County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 61427, 61431, 61432, 61433, 61441.
What is the population of Fulton County, IL?
About 33,020 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Fulton County?
Fulton County borders Peoria County, Tazewell County, Knox County, McDonough County, Warren County, Mason County, Schuyler County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023