City

Onarga, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥1,981Population
💰$72,188Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$105,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.1%Hispanic: 50%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White47.1%
Hispanic50.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma85 (8.2%)
HS Graduate431 (41.6%)
Some College76 (7.3%)
Associates134 (12.9%)
Bachelors150 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree159 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 8.2%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS8.2%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College7.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,188 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$105,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units759
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Onarga, IL

Onarga is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,981 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Onarga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,188 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Onarga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onarga is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (50.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onarga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60955 1,981 $72,188 $105,300 $748 7.3% 29.9% 88.9%