City

Danforth, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥816Population
💰$54,688Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂48.3Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 85% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
16%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 85% below avg
HS Graduate180 (34.5%)
Some College122 (23.4%)
Associates35 (6.7%)
Bachelors72 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree113 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 23.4%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College23.4%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,688 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units341
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
70%
About Danforth, IL

Danforth is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 816 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.3 years.

Economically, Danforth is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,688 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Danforth is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Danforth is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Danforth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60930 816 $54,688 $150,000 $850 0.7% 35.4% 73.4%