City

Lacon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Illinois

👥2,700Population
💰$74,519Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$154,300Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓32.1%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.2%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.1% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (1.2%)
HS Graduate701 (36.7%)
Some College258 (13.5%)
Associates315 (16.5%)
Bachelors247 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree367 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College13.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,519 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$154,300 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units1,298
Vacant Units123

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Lacon, IL

Lacon is a city in Illinois, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,700 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Lacon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,519 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lacon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lacon is moderately educated. 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lacon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61540 2,700 $74,519 $154,300 $803 7.7% 32.1% 82.0%