City

Poplar Grove, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Illinois

👥10,927Population
💰$104,216Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$208,400Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 17.2%Black: 2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic17.2%
Black2.0%
Asian0.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma116 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,989 (30.5%)
Some College987 (15.2%)
Associates1,161 (17.8%)
Bachelors720 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree1,538 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 30.5%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad30.5%
Some College15.2%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.6%Renter: 7.4%Tenure
Owner92.6%
Renter7.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,216 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$208,400 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,469/mo
Total Housing Units3,846
Vacant Units367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
55%
About Poplar Grove, IL

Poplar Grove is a city in Illinois, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,927 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Poplar Grove is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,216 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Poplar Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $208,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,469 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poplar Grove is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poplar Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61065 10,927 $104,216 $208,400 $1,469 5.9% 34.7% 92.6%