City

Posen, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥5,295Population
💰$72,041Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.9Median Age
🏠$173,900Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.5%Hispanic: 61.1%Black: 18.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.8%Race
White18.5%
Hispanic61.1%
Black18.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
17%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.27
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma101 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,098 (37.6%)
Some College468 (16%)
Associates476 (16.3%)
Bachelors363 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree412 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,041 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,900 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,478/mo
Total Housing Units1,704
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Posen, IL

Posen is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,295 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.9 years.

Economically, Posen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,041 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Posen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,478 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Posen is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (61.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Posen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60469 5,295 $72,041 $173,900 $1,478 5.7% 26.6% 71.3%