City

Knoxville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥3,906Population
💰$79,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$139,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓40.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads40.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.4%)
HS Graduate872 (32.3%)
Some College374 (13.8%)
Associates363 (13.4%)
Bachelors420 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree662 (24.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 32.3%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad32.3%
Some College13.8%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units1,715
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
59%
About Knoxville, IL

Knoxville is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,906 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Knoxville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,500 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Knoxville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Knoxville is well-educated. 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Knoxville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61448 3,906 $79,500 $139,700 $656 3.7% 40.0% 87.3%