City

Abingdon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥3,763Population
💰$57,307Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$93,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.3%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,112 (43.1%)
Some College488 (18.9%)
Associates218 (8.5%)
Bachelors313 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree408 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College18.9%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,307 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$93,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units1,763
Vacant Units140

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
63%
About Abingdon, IL

Abingdon is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,763 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Abingdon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,307 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Abingdon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Abingdon is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.89%).

Abingdon, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Abingdon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61410 3,763 $57,307 $93,000 $735 6.8% 28.0% 70.9%