City

Lomax, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henderson County  ·  Illinois

👥453Population
💰$55,500Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$84,700Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.4%Hispanic: 9.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White89.4%
Hispanic9.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
HS Graduate142 (46.9%)
Some College48 (15.8%)
Associates41 (13.5%)
Bachelors14 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree58 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad46.9%
Some College15.8%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,500 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$84,700 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units209
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
58%
About Lomax, IL

Lomax is a city in Illinois, located in Henderson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 453 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Lomax is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,500 is below the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lomax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lomax is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lomax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61454 453 $55,500 $84,700 3.1% 23.8% 81.7%