City

Newark, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kendall County  ·  Illinois

👥3,379Population
💰$119,063Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$302,900Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓45.2%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads45.2% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate552 (25.2%)
Some College349 (15.9%)
Associates295 (13.4%)
Bachelors388 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree603 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College15.9%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,063 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$302,900 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,547/mo
Total Housing Units1,189
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Newark, IL

Newark is a city in Illinois, located in Kendall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,379 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Newark is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,063 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newark is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $302,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,547 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newark is well-educated. 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60541 3,379 $119,063 $302,900 $1,547 1.5% 45.2% 86.3%