City

Franklin Grove, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥1,615Population
💰$74,050Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$148,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic11.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1%)
HS Graduate441 (40.5%)
Some College154 (14.1%)
Associates82 (7.5%)
Bachelors113 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree289 (26.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 40.5%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 26.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad40.5%
Some College14.1%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate26.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.8%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,050 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$822/mo
Total Housing Units654
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Franklin Grove, IL

Franklin Grove is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,615 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Franklin Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,050 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $822 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin Grove is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Franklin Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61031 1,615 $74,050 $148,600 $822 0.8% 36.9% 71.8%