City

Atwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Illinois

👥1,192Population
💰$60,208Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$124,500Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓20.7%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads20.7% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 93% below avg
HS Graduate387 (46%)
Some College139 (16.5%)
Associates142 (16.9%)
Bachelors69 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree105 (12.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 46%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 12.5%Edu
HS Grad46.0%
Some College16.5%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate12.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,208 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$124,500 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$746/mo
Total Housing Units636
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Atwood, IL

Atwood is a city in Illinois, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,192 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Atwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,208 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Atwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $746 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atwood is less-educated. 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Atwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61913 1,192 $60,208 $124,500 $746 0.4% 20.7% 85.5%