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Sheldon, IL
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
1,195
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,587
ZIP codes
0
Sheldon and its ZIP codes
Sheldon at a glance
- Sheldon is about 6.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,280, 47% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,000 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $801 a month.
Local data for Sheldon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheldon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,280
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$78,000
Median rent
$801/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
43.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (307), Irish Americans (148), French Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Sheldon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
7,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,925 per person
How people get to work
Sheldon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Sheldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IroquoisVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Raub, INCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Kentland, INTown | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| DonovanVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| WatsekaCity | 8.7 mi | 2.9 |
| WoodlandVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Earl Park, INTown | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| MilfordVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Brook, INTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MartintonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Morocco, INTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BeavervilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Goodland, INTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Crescent CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| PapineauVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WellingtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldon, IL in?
- Sheldon is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sheldon, IL?
- About 1,195 people live in Sheldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldon?
- Nearby places include Iroquois (4.1 mi), Raub, IN (4.9 mi), Kentland, IN (6.4 mi), Donovan (8.2 mi), Watseka (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023