City

Arlington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥371Population
💰$86,250Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$124,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓27.9%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 4.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.95
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads27.9% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
HS Graduate108 (39.1%)
Some College53 (19.2%)
Associates38 (13.8%)
Bachelors26 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree51 (18.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
HS Grad39.1%
Some College19.2%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,250 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$124,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units203
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
64%
About Arlington, IL

Arlington is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 371 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Arlington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,250 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Arlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arlington is moderately educated. 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61312 371 $86,250 $124,300 $888 7.5% 27.9% 84.2%