City

Capron, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Illinois

👥2,322Population
💰$98,750Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$168,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊21.3%Unemployment▲ 334% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.3%Hispanic: 28.6%Other: 2.1%Race
White69.3%
Hispanic28.6%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment21.3% ▲ 334% above avg
No HS Diploma74 (5.7%)
HS Graduate493 (38%)
Some College175 (13.5%)
Associates158 (12.2%)
Bachelors84 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree313 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,750 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units788
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Capron, IL

Capron is a city in Illinois, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,322 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Capron is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,750 is above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Capron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Capron is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Capron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61012 2,322 $98,750 $168,800 $800 21.3% 30.6% 84.3%