City

Polo, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Ogle County  ·  Illinois

👥3,891Population
💰$71,296Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$160,700Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,173 (43.1%)
Some College345 (12.7%)
Associates269 (9.9%)
Bachelors434 (16%)
Graduate Degree480 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College12.7%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.9%Renter: 32.1%Tenure
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,296 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,700 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$799/mo
Total Housing Units1,842
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
66%
About Polo, IL

Polo is a city in Illinois, located in Ogle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,891 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Polo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,296 is near the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Polo is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $799 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Polo is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Polo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61064 3,891 $71,296 $160,700 $799 3.3% 33.6% 67.9%