City

Braceville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Illinois

👥1,723Population
💰$81,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$178,200Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 12.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic12.1%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate474 (43.9%)
Some College182 (16.9%)
Associates247 (22.9%)
Bachelors83 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree87 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College16.9%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$178,200 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,446/mo
Total Housing Units656
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About Braceville, IL

Braceville is a city in Illinois, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,723 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Braceville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,750 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Braceville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,446 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Braceville is less-educated. 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Braceville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60407 1,723 $81,750 $178,200 $1,446 5.4% 15.8% 84.7%