City

La Harpe, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hancock County  ·  Illinois

👥1,617Population
💰$66,071Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$95,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.5%)
HS Graduate350 (32%)
Some College156 (14.3%)
Associates126 (11.5%)
Bachelors180 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree277 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,071 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$95,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units850
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
64%
About La Harpe, IL

La Harpe is a city in Illinois, located in Hancock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,617 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, La Harpe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,071 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Harpe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Harpe is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in La Harpe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61450 1,617 $66,071 $95,400 $703 2.6% 41.8% 80.6%