City

Oglesby, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  LaSalle County  ·  Illinois

👥4,397Population
💰$71,197Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$139,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓39.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.3%Hispanic: 10.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.9%Race
White85.3%
Hispanic10.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.6%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads39.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (1.3%)
HS Graduate940 (31.7%)
Some College477 (16.1%)
Associates340 (11.5%)
Bachelors531 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree634 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,197 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$139,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$691/mo
Total Housing Units2,182
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Oglesby, IL

Oglesby is a city in Illinois, located in LaSalle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,397 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Oglesby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,197 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oglesby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $691 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oglesby is moderately educated. 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oglesby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61348 4,397 $71,197 $139,100 $691 5.8% 39.3% 73.5%