City

Oakwood, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Vermilion County  ·  Illinois

👥2,716Population
💰$54,972Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$123,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate820 (46.1%)
Some College395 (22.2%)
Associates149 (8.4%)
Bachelors177 (10%)
Graduate Degree234 (13.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 46.1%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 13.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad46.1%
Some College22.2%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate13.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,972 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$123,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$840/mo
Total Housing Units1,257
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Oakwood, IL

Oakwood is a city in Illinois, located in Vermilion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Oakwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,972 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakwood is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61858 2,716 $54,972 $123,600 $840 1.2% 23.1% 76.4%