City

Penfield, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Champaign County  ·  Illinois

👥602Population
💰$107,917Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$133,800Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
HS Graduate206 (53%)
Some College52 (13.4%)
Associates22 (5.7%)
Bachelors33 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree76 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 53%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 5.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad53.0%
Some College13.4%
Associates5.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,917 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$133,800 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$647/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
68%
About Penfield, IL

Penfield is a city in Illinois, located in Champaign County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 602 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Penfield is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,917 is above the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Penfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $647 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Penfield is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Penfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61862 602 $107,917 $133,800 $647 1.7% 28.0% 86.6%