City

Chenoa, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥2,728Population
💰$75,800Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$126,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.6%
Black2.9%
Asian0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
17%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate403 (26.3%)
Some College218 (14.2%)
Associates264 (17.2%)
Bachelors129 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree512 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College14.2%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,800 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$126,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,218
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Chenoa, IL

Chenoa is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,728 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Chenoa is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,800 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chenoa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chenoa is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chenoa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61726 2,728 $75,800 $126,800 $858 5.1% 41.8% 73.9%