City

Oconee, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Illinois

👥315Population
💰$81,042Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$122,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓44.3%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 178% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Other: 6.4%Race
White93.7%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads44.3% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 178% above avg
HS Graduate60 (29.6%)
Some College41 (20.2%)
Associates12 (5.9%)
Bachelors34 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree56 (27.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 16.7%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
HS Grad29.6%
Some College20.2%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors16.7%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,042 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$122,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units150
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Oconee, IL

Oconee is a city in Illinois, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 315 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Oconee is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,042 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oconee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oconee is well-educated. 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oconee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62553 315 $81,042 $122,300 $900 13.6% 44.3% 92.7%