City

Pana, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Christian County  ·  Illinois

👥6,859Population
💰$51,769Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$93,600Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,115 (44.8%)
Some College650 (13.8%)
Associates488 (10.3%)
Bachelors601 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree828 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College13.8%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,769 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$93,600 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$684/mo
Total Housing Units3,338
Vacant Units511

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Pana, IL

Pana is a city in Illinois, located in Christian County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,859 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Pana is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,769 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pana is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $684 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pana is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62557 6,859 $51,769 $93,600 $684 5.2% 30.3% 73.0%