City

Maquon, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥632Population
💰$62,604Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂50.7Median Age
🏠$88,600Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 1.9%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate160 (33.9%)
Some College102 (21.6%)
Associates63 (13.3%)
Bachelors60 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree86 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.9%Some College: 21.6%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.9%
Some College21.6%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
9%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,604 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$88,600 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units334
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
64%
About Maquon, IL

Maquon is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.7 years.

Economically, Maquon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,604 is below the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Maquon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Maquon is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Maquon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61458 632 $62,604 $88,600 1.5% 30.9% 80.4%