City

Laura, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Peoria County  ·  Illinois

👥246Population
💰$48,281Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$103,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓52.6%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
22%
18–24
15%
25–44
14%
45–64
42%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads52.6% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate56 (40.9%)
Associates9 (6.6%)
Bachelors16 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree56 (40.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.9%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 40.9%Edu
HS Grad40.9%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate40.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,281 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$103,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units130
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
6%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
2000+
65%
About Laura, IL

Laura is a city in Illinois, located in Peoria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 246 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Laura is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,281 is below the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Laura is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laura is well-educated. 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laura
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61451 246 $48,281 $103,100 0.0% 52.6% 78.2%