City

Lanark, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Illinois

👥2,599Population
💰$88,833Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$147,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.3%
Asian1.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
17%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate526 (30.4%)
Some College249 (14.4%)
Associates272 (15.7%)
Bachelors268 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree418 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad30.4%
Some College14.4%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,833 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$147,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$703/mo
Total Housing Units1,916
Vacant Units782

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Lanark, IL

Lanark is a city in Illinois, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,599 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Lanark is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,833 is above the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lanark is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $703 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lanark is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lanark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61046 2,599 $88,833 $147,600 $703 3.4% 39.6% 86.2%