City

Towanda, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Illinois

👥1,208Population
💰$111,354Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$197,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓55.0%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Black: 2.2%Other: 2%Race
White95.8%
Black2.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads55.0% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate208 (24.1%)
Some College117 (13.5%)
Associates61 (7.1%)
Bachelors58 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree417 (48.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College13.5%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,354 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$197,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$942/mo
Total Housing Units493
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Towanda, IL

Towanda is a city in Illinois, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,208 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Towanda is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,354 is above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Towanda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $942 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Towanda is well-educated. 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Towanda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61776 1,208 $111,354 $197,600 $942 0.3% 55.0% 89.9%