City

Lyndon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥691Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$114,400Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.9%Hispanic: 18%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1%Race
White79.9%
Hispanic18.0%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate188 (43.7%)
Some College67 (15.6%)
Associates66 (15.3%)
Bachelors43 (10%)
Graduate Degree64 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79%Renter: 21%Tenure
Owner79.0%
Renter21.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$114,400 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,146/mo
Total Housing Units371
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Lyndon, IL

Lyndon is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 691 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Lyndon is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lyndon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,146 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lyndon is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lyndon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61261 691 $53,750 $114,400 $1,146 6.5% 24.9% 79.0%