City

Arthur, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Illinois

👥4,484Population
💰$76,960Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$167,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓33.2%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads33.2% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.5%)
HS Graduate490 (27.4%)
Some College392 (21.9%)
Associates285 (16%)
Bachelors116 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree477 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 21.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College21.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,960 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$167,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units1,845
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Arthur, IL

Arthur is a city in Illinois, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,484 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Arthur is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,960 is near the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Arthur is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arthur is moderately educated. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arthur
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61911 4,484 $76,960 $167,000 $698 3.0% 33.2% 74.9%