City

Bowen, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Illinois

👥873Population
💰$67,946Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$76,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 0.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 7.2%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.7%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate140 (26.5%)
Some College93 (17.6%)
Associates143 (27.1%)
Bachelors77 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree71 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 27.1%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College17.6%
Associates27.1%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,946 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$76,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units316
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
65%
About Bowen, IL

Bowen is a city in Illinois, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 873 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Bowen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,946 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bowen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowen is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62316 873 $67,946 $76,000 6.7% 28.0% 81.9%