City

Lena, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Stephenson County  ·  Illinois

👥3,848Population
💰$87,604Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$170,800Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.0%
Black0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma29 (1.1%)
HS Graduate757 (28.1%)
Some College429 (15.9%)
Associates464 (17.2%)
Bachelors265 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree750 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,604 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$170,800 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$655/mo
Total Housing Units1,740
Vacant Units92

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Lena, IL

Lena is a city in Illinois, located in Stephenson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Lena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,604 is near the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lena is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $655 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lena is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61048 3,848 $87,604 $170,800 $655 2.5% 37.7% 85.4%