City

Kirkwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Illinois

👥1,053Population
💰$82,321Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$96,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.9%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian2.2%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
HS Graduate210 (33.7%)
Some College71 (11.4%)
Associates115 (18.5%)
Bachelors53 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree174 (27.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
HS Grad33.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,321 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$96,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units446
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Kirkwood, IL

Kirkwood is a city in Illinois, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,053 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Kirkwood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,321 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kirkwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirkwood is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

Kirkwood, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Kirkwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61447 1,053 $82,321 $96,200 $850 3.3% 36.4% 89.4%