City

Emden, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Logan County  ·  Illinois

👥608Population
💰$71,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$125,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓42.5%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 2%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads42.5% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate136 (33%)
Some College56 (13.6%)
Associates43 (10.4%)
Bachelors42 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree133 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College13.6%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$125,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units1

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Emden, IL

Emden is a city in Illinois, located in Logan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 608 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Emden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,250 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Emden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emden is well-educated. 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62635 608 $71,250 $125,800 $847 6.5% 42.5% 73.9%