City

El Paso, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodford County  ·  Illinois

👥4,444Population
💰$83,116Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$174,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.8%
Asian0.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.8%)
HS Graduate783 (28.5%)
Some College334 (12.1%)
Associates512 (18.6%)
Bachelors374 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree727 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,116 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$174,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,036/mo
Total Housing Units1,741
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About El Paso, IL

El Paso is a city in Illinois, located in Woodford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,444 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, El Paso is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,116 is near the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in El Paso is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,036 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Paso is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in El Paso
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61738 4,444 $83,116 $174,200 $1,036 3.2% 40.0% 81.7%