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Pittsfield, IL
City in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
4,420
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
924
ZIP codes
0
Pittsfield and its ZIP codes
Pittsfield at a glance
- Pittsfield is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,643, 34% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,400 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Pittsfield, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pittsfield, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,643
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$111,400
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (840), Irish Americans (452), Scottish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Pittsfield.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
How people get to work
Pittsfield, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pittsfield, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pittsfield, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Pittsfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GriggsvilleCity | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| DetroitVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| New SalemVillage | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Valley CityVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| FlorenceVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PerryVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BaylisVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| NaplesTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| El DaraVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| BluffsVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| NeboVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| PearlVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| ExeterVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Pleasant HillVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pittsfield, IL in?
- Pittsfield is in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Pittsfield, IL?
- About 4,420 people live in Pittsfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pittsfield?
- Nearby places include Griggsville (4.5 mi), Detroit (4.6 mi), New Salem (6.7 mi), Valley City (7.1 mi), Milton (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023