City

Braidwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥5,332Population
💰$93,914Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$219,800Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.8%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Black0.2%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,054 (29.1%)
Some College579 (16%)
Associates849 (23.4%)
Bachelors399 (11%)
Graduate Degree703 (19.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.2%Renter: 19.8%Tenure
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
48%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,914 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$219,800 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,089/mo
Total Housing Units2,162
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
54%
About Braidwood, IL

Braidwood is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,332 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Braidwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,914 is above the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Braidwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,089 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Braidwood is moderately educated. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Braidwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60408 5,332 $93,914 $219,800 $1,089 3.6% 30.4% 80.2%