City

Fenton, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥336Population
💰$75,000Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$187,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓9.9%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
📊11.7%Unemployment▲ 139% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Other: 7.7%Race
White92.3%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
12%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
17%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads9.9% ▼ 75% below avg
Unemployment11.7% ▲ 139% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (2.2%)
HS Graduate148 (66.4%)
Some College29 (13%)
Associates19 (8.5%)
Bachelors22 (9.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 66.4%Some College: 13%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 9.9%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad66.4%
Some College13.0%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,000 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$187,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
5%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
67%
About Fenton, IL

Fenton is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 336 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Fenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $75,000 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $187,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fenton is less-educated. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61251 336 $75,000 $187,100 11.7% 9.9% 88.3%