City

Arcola, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Illinois

👥4,910Population
💰$83,173Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$147,500Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.9%Hispanic: 28.7%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.4%Race
White68.9%
Hispanic28.7%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma113 (5%)
HS Graduate782 (34.6%)
Some College338 (15%)
Associates247 (10.9%)
Bachelors303 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree477 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 15%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College15.0%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,173 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$147,500 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$809/mo
Total Housing Units1,615
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Arcola, IL

Arcola is a city in Illinois, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,910 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Arcola is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,173 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Arcola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $809 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arcola is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.9%).

Arcola, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Arcola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61910 4,910 $83,173 $147,500 $809 4.6% 34.5% 77.7%