City

Buckley, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥633Population
💰$54,100Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂52.8Median Age
🏠$97,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 1.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic3.2%
Black1.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate208 (45.6%)
Some College70 (15.4%)
Associates76 (16.7%)
Bachelors31 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree71 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad45.6%
Some College15.4%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
50%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,100 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$97,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units325
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Buckley, IL

Buckley is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 633 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.8 years.

Economically, Buckley is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,100 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckley is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckley is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Buckley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60918 633 $54,100 $97,900 $843 1.7% 22.4% 84.7%