City

Colfax, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥1,316Population
💰$93,654Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$152,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.1%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.6%)
HS Graduate264 (30.6%)
Some College158 (18.3%)
Associates108 (12.5%)
Bachelors82 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree246 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College18.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,654 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$152,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units531
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Colfax, IL

Colfax is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,316 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Colfax is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,654 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Colfax is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colfax is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61728 1,316 $93,654 $152,200 $799 7.0% 38.0% 80.5%