City

Kewanee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥13,529Population
💰$51,306Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$75,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓28.6%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.4%Hispanic: 11.2%Black: 6.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White79.4%
Hispanic11.2%
Black6.2%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads28.6% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma242 (2.8%)
HS Graduate3,201 (37%)
Some College1,493 (17.2%)
Associates1,254 (14.5%)
Bachelors966 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,507 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College17.2%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,306 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$75,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$782/mo
Total Housing Units6,613
Vacant Units743

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
66%
About Kewanee, IL

Kewanee is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,529 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Kewanee is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,306 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kewanee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $782 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kewanee is moderately educated. 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kewanee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61443 13,529 $51,306 $75,900 $782 6.4% 28.6% 71.9%