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Walnut, IL
Village in Bureau County, Illinois.
Population
1,282
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,604
ZIP codes
0
Walnut and its ZIP codes
Walnut at a glance
- Walnut is about 7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,750, 26% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,100 (61% below Illinois) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Walnut, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walnut, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,750
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$102,100
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
86.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (378), Irish Americans (232), Swedish Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bureau County. PPP loans are for Walnut.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,387
10,021 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $7,202 per person
How people get to work
Walnut, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walnut, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
49
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walnut, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Walnut
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deer GroveVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| OhioVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| New BedfordVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ManliusVillage | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| TampicoVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HarmonVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DoverVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PrincetonCity | 13 mi | 8.2 |
| WyanetVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| MaldenVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock FallsCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| SheffieldVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| AmboyCity | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| BudaVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| La MoilleVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| NelsonVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walnut, IL in?
- Walnut is in Bureau County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Walnut, IL?
- About 1,282 people live in Walnut, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walnut?
- Nearby places include Deer Grove (6.2 mi), Ohio (6.9 mi), New Bedford (7.2 mi), Manlius (8 mi), Tampico (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023