City

Olney, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Illinois

👥12,406Population
💰$60,133Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$111,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (1%)
HS Graduate2,528 (31.4%)
Some College1,121 (13.9%)
Associates1,013 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,522 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree1,796 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 18.9%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors18.9%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,133 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$111,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units5,881
Vacant Units820

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Olney, IL

Olney is a city in Illinois, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Olney is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,133 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Olney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $761 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olney is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62450 12,406 $60,133 $111,600 $761 4.3% 41.2% 69.2%