City

Downs, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥2,658Population
💰$107,127Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$283,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓59.4%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads59.4% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate442 (26.7%)
Some College121 (7.3%)
Associates109 (6.6%)
Bachelors135 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree849 (51.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 51.2%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College7.3%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate51.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.9%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.9%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,127 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$283,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units980
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Downs, IL

Downs is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,658 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Downs is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,127 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Downs is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $283,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Downs is well-educated. 59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Downs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61736 2,658 $107,127 $283,900 $936 1.3% 59.4% 87.9%