City

Orion, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Illinois

👥3,028Population
💰$103,438Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$171,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓44.4%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.6%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads44.4% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
HS Graduate538 (28.8%)
Some College207 (11.1%)
Associates295 (15.8%)
Bachelors258 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree571 (30.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
HS Grad28.8%
Some College11.1%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,438 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$171,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units1,221
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Orion, IL

Orion is a city in Illinois, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Orion is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,438 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orion is well-educated. 44.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Orion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61273 3,028 $103,438 $171,000 $785 2.7% 44.4% 83.9%