City

Prophetstown, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥2,983Population
💰$72,837Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$134,000Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.3%
Asian1.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.2%)
HS Graduate745 (39.4%)
Some College336 (17.8%)
Associates195 (10.3%)
Bachelors267 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree324 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College17.8%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,837 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$134,000 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$735/mo
Total Housing Units1,325
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Prophetstown, IL

Prophetstown is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,983 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Prophetstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,837 is near the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Prophetstown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $735 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prophetstown is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prophetstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61277 2,983 $72,837 $134,000 $735 5.4% 31.3% 77.6%