County

Woodford County, IL

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Illinois

👥32,727Population
💰$91,419Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$199,297Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.6%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma80 (0.4%)
HS Graduate5,311 (25.2%)
Some College2,469 (11.7%)
Associates2,562 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,622 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree8,001 (38%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 38%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College11.7%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate38.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,419 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$199,296 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$965/mo
Total Housing Units13,282
Vacant Units814

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Woodford County, IL

Woodford County is located in Illinois and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 32,727 residents. With a median age of 40.38, it is a middle-aged county.

Woodford County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $91,419 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in Woodford County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $199,296 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $964. Homeownership rates are high at 83.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Woodford County are primarily White (94.2%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Woodford County, IL is a middle-income area in Illinois. The 10 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 Codes in Woodford County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
61516 Benson 816 $90,833 $123,300 $975 3.4% 34.9%
61729 Congerville 1,168 $80,882 $242,500 $950 0.4% 57.7%
61738 El Paso 4,444 $83,116 $174,200 $1,036 3.2% 40.0%
61530 Eureka 6,297 $68,631 $166,700 $690 4.0% 47.0%
61742 Goodfield 1,506 $108,854 $243,100 $1,120 2.3% 45.9%
61545 Lowpoint 814 $75,822 $188,400 $1,266 8.7% 31.6%
61548 Metamora 12,165 $114,167 $239,500 $1,018 1.3% 64.8%
61760 Minonk 2,240 $65,035 $121,900 $985 5.7% 28.0%
61561 Roanoke 2,313 $77,143 $150,400 $1,091 1.5% 36.4%
61771 Secor 964 $86,250 $270,500 $925 10.5% 47.7%