City

Oswego, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Kendall County  ·  Illinois

👥41,723Population
💰$116,507Median HH Income▲ 53% above avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$319,300Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓55.4%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64%Hispanic: 17.8%Black: 10%Asian: 3.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White64.0%
Hispanic17.8%
Black10.0%
Asian3.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 73% below avg
College Grads55.4% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma122 (0.5%)
HS Graduate5,404 (21.1%)
Some College2,424 (9.5%)
Associates3,494 (13.6%)
Bachelors3,105 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree11,087 (43.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 43.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College9.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate43.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$116,507 ▲ 53% above avg
Median Home Value$319,300 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,558/mo
Total Housing Units14,327
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
55%
About Oswego, IL

Oswego is a city in Illinois, located in Kendall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,723 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Oswego is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,507 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Oswego is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $319,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,558 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oswego is well-educated. 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (64.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oswego
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60543 41,723 $116,507 $319,300 $1,558 2.9% 55.4% 86.2%