City

Elwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥3,786Population
💰$101,818Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$251,400Median Home Value▼ 10% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.9%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 3.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 0.3%Race
White81.9%
Hispanic13.8%
Black3.6%
Asian0.2%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,041 (37.2%)
Some College493 (17.6%)
Associates369 (13.2%)
Bachelors386 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree497 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
52%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,818 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$251,400 ▼ 10% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units1,645
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
53%
About Elwood, IL

Elwood is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,786 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Elwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,818 is above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $251,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elwood is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60421 3,786 $101,818 $251,400 $989 2.0% 31.6% 86.9%