Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.35 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 252 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,765 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 4,162 (17.8%) |
| Associates | 3,885 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,459 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,847 (20.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,960 ▼ 10% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,654 ▼ 45% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $867/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 15,370 |
| Vacant Units | 1,710 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lee County is located in Illinois and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,718 residents. With a median age of 43.55, it is a middle-aged county.
Lee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,959 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Lee County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $153,654 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $867. Homeownership rates are high at 73.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lee County are primarily White (84.51%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lee County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61310 | Amboy | 3,532 | $75,417 | $173,700 | $893 | 5.8% | 24.0% |
| 61006 | Ashton | 1,361 | $71,429 | $150,900 | $863 | 10.5% | 22.2% |
| 61318 | Compton | 615 | $64,375 | $102,900 | $1,013 | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| 61021 | Dixon | 22,690 | $65,719 | $144,800 | $823 | 3.1% | 33.2% |
| 61031 | Franklin Grove | 1,615 | $74,050 | $148,600 | $822 | 0.8% | 36.9% |
| 61042 | Harmon | 410 | $70,000 | $123,900 | $922 | 2.1% | 20.5% |
| 60530 | Lee | 1,022 | $85,833 | $275,900 | $1,102 | 1.3% | 37.4% |
| 61353 | Paw Paw | 1,219 | $64,667 | $163,600 | $853 | 4.8% | 23.2% |
| 60553 | Steward | 681 | $110,938 | $173,200 | $1,536 | 4.8% | 42.8% |
| 61367 | Sublette | 814 | $58,580 | $185,000 | $960 | 3.6% | 20.4% |
| 61378 | West Brooklyn | 606 | $84,464 | $171,600 | $1,088 | 0.4% | 38.1% |