City

Argenta, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Macon County  ·  Illinois

👥2,113Population
💰$94,479Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$189,500Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate380 (23.8%)
Some College181 (11.3%)
Associates282 (17.7%)
Bachelors218 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree534 (33.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
HS Grad23.8%
Some College11.3%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.6%Renter: 6.4%Tenure
Owner93.6%
Renter6.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,479 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$189,500 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units1,060
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Argenta, IL

Argenta is a city in Illinois, located in Macon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,113 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Argenta is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,479 is above the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Argenta is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Argenta is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Argenta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62501 2,113 $94,479 $189,500 $984 3.0% 47.2% 93.6%