City

Minooka, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Grundy County  ·  Illinois

👥16,099Population
💰$115,039Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$295,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 16.6%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic16.6%
Black3.7%
Asian0.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,737 (28.1%)
Some College1,107 (11.4%)
Associates1,760 (18.1%)
Bachelors1,481 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree2,620 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$115,039 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$295,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,525/mo
Total Housing Units5,429
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
58%
About Minooka, IL

Minooka is a city in Illinois, located in Grundy County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,099 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.4 years.

Economically, Minooka is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $115,039 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Minooka is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $295,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,525 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Minooka is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Minooka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60447 16,099 $115,039 $295,400 $1,525 4.0% 42.2% 90.8%