City

Steward, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥681Population
💰$110,938Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$173,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.9%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.3%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.1%)
HS Graduate102 (23.1%)
Some College57 (12.9%)
Associates89 (20.1%)
Bachelors42 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree147 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College12.9%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,938 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$173,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,536/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
68%
About Steward, IL

Steward is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 681 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Steward is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,938 is above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Steward is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,536 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steward is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Steward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60553 681 $110,938 $173,200 $1,536 4.8% 42.8% 86.1%