City

Neponset, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Bureau County  ·  Illinois

👥760Population
💰$82,500Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂50.5Median Age
🏠$99,200Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 6.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian0.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
38%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.2%)
HS Graduate231 (39.6%)
Some College133 (22.8%)
Associates84 (14.4%)
Bachelors49 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree86 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 22.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad39.6%
Some College22.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.9%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.9%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,500 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$99,200 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units381
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Neponset, IL

Neponset is a city in Illinois, located in Bureau County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 760 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.5 years.

Economically, Neponset is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,500 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Neponset is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Neponset is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Neponset
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61345 760 $82,500 $99,200 $770 2.7% 23.1% 90.9%