City

Paw Paw, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥1,219Population
💰$64,667Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$163,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
26%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.8%)
HS Graduate269 (34.4%)
Some College119 (15.2%)
Associates206 (26.4%)
Bachelors63 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree118 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 26.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College15.2%
Associates26.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,667 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$163,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$853/mo
Total Housing Units572
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Paw Paw, IL

Paw Paw is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,219 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Paw Paw is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,667 is below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Paw Paw is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $853 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paw Paw is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Paw Paw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61353 1,219 $64,667 $163,600 $853 4.8% 23.2% 74.9%