City

Eureka, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Woodford County  ·  Illinois

👥6,297Population
💰$68,631Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$166,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.5%
Asian0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
16%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate1,018 (25.9%)
Some College499 (12.7%)
Associates568 (14.4%)
Bachelors531 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree1,316 (33.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College12.7%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,631 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$166,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units2,804
Vacant Units220

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Eureka, IL

Eureka is a city in Illinois, located in Woodford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,297 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Eureka is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,631 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eureka is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eureka is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eureka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61530 6,297 $68,631 $166,700 $690 4.0% 47.0% 69.9%