City

New Lenox, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥37,481Population
💰$132,260Median HH Income▲ 73% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$373,100Median Home Value▲ 34% above avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 3.5%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.4%
Asian1.4%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 75% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma60 (0.3%)
HS Graduate5,878 (24.9%)
Some College2,106 (8.9%)
Associates3,202 (13.6%)
Bachelors2,626 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree9,719 (41.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 41.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.9%
Some College8.9%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate41.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.8%Renter: 7.2%Tenure
Owner92.8%
Renter7.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
57%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,260 ▲ 73% above avg
Median Home Value$373,100 ▲ 34% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,304/mo
Total Housing Units12,972
Vacant Units453

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About New Lenox, IL

New Lenox is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,481 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, New Lenox is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,260 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Lenox is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $373,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,304 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Lenox is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Lenox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60451 37,481 $132,260 $373,100 $1,304 2.5% 52.3% 92.8%