City

Donovan, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥468Population
💰$53,500Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$112,000Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic0.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.2%)
HS Graduate103 (30.4%)
Some College72 (21.2%)
Associates51 (15%)
Bachelors40 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree69 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College21.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$112,000 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,056/mo
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
79%
About Donovan, IL

Donovan is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 468 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Donovan is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,500 is below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Donovan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,056 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Donovan is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Donovan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60931 468 $53,500 $112,000 $1,056 11.2% 32.2% 89.8%