City

Lee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥1,022Population
💰$85,833Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$275,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1.5%Other: 9.4%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.5%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
17%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.70
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate155 (26.6%)
Some College71 (12.2%)
Associates136 (23.3%)
Bachelors60 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree158 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad26.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,833 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$275,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,102/mo
Total Housing Units283
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
65%
About Lee, IL

Lee is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,022 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Lee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,833 is near the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lee is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,102 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lee is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60530 1,022 $85,833 $275,900 $1,102 1.3% 37.4% 86.2%