City

Machesney Park, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Winnebago County  ·  Illinois

👥22,424Population
💰$73,771Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$160,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 11%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic11.0%
Black2.1%
Asian1.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.2%)
HS Graduate4,949 (34.7%)
Some College2,986 (20.9%)
Associates2,285 (16%)
Bachelors1,299 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree2,731 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College20.9%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,771 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,111/mo
Total Housing Units8,983
Vacant Units556

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Machesney Park, IL

Machesney Park is a city in Illinois, located in Winnebago County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,424 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Machesney Park is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,771 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Machesney Park is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,111 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Machesney Park is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Machesney Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61115 22,424 $73,771 $160,700 $1,111 6.4% 28.2% 80.3%