City

Kent, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Stephenson County  ·  Illinois

👥276Population
💰$56,307Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$146,800Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓78.9%College Grads▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
13%
25–44
35%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads78.9% ▲ 104% above avg
HS Graduate13 (7.4%)
Some College19 (10.9%)
Associates5 (2.9%)
Bachelors23 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree115 (65.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 7.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 2.9%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 65.7%Edu
HS Grad7.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates2.9%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate65.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,307 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$146,800 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units113

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Kent, IL

Kent is a city in Illinois, located in Stephenson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 276 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Kent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,307 is below the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Kent is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kent is highly educated. 78.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61044 276 $56,307 $146,800 0.0% 78.9% 100.0%