City

Owaneco, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Illinois

👥1,632Population
💰$73,438Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$143,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.8%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate513 (48.9%)
Some College205 (19.5%)
Associates84 (8%)
Bachelors91 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree150 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad48.9%
Some College19.5%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,438 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$689/mo
Total Housing Units541
Vacant Units4

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
0%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
68%
About Owaneco, IL

Owaneco is a city in Illinois, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,632 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Owaneco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,438 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Owaneco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $689 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owaneco is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owaneco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62555 1,632 $73,438 $143,500 $689 1.9% 23.0% 82.9%