City

Bradley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kankakee County  ·  Illinois

👥10,217Population
💰$55,773Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$143,100Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic13.8%
Black2.6%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
15%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (1%)
HS Graduate2,310 (36.8%)
Some College1,280 (20.4%)
Associates1,349 (21.5%)
Bachelors670 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree610 (9.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 9.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College20.4%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate9.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,773 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$143,100 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,106/mo
Total Housing Units4,274
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Bradley, IL

Bradley is a city in Illinois, located in Kankakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,217 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Bradley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,773 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bradley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,106 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bradley is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bradley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60915 10,217 $55,773 $143,100 $1,106 4.3% 20.4% 63.0%