City

Buckingham, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kankakee County  ·  Illinois

👥467Population
💰$76,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$182,200Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Other: 12%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Other12.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate95 (33%)
Some College47 (16.3%)
Associates43 (14.9%)
Bachelors28 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree74 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College16.3%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.7%Renter: 2.3%Tenure
Owner97.7%
Renter2.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$182,200 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units178
Vacant Units3

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Buckingham, IL

Buckingham is a city in Illinois, located in Kankakee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 467 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Buckingham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,875 is near the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckingham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $182,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckingham is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckingham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60917 467 $76,875 $182,200 1.5% 35.4% 97.7%