City

Villa Grove, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Douglas County  ·  Illinois

👥3,046Population
💰$70,885Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$121,200Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.3%)
HS Graduate598 (29.6%)
Some College379 (18.8%)
Associates320 (15.9%)
Bachelors261 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree433 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College18.8%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,885 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$121,200 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$894/mo
Total Housing Units1,380
Vacant Units103

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Villa Grove, IL

Villa Grove is a city in Illinois, located in Douglas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,046 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Villa Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,885 is near the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Villa Grove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $894 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Villa Grove is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Villa Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61956 3,046 $70,885 $121,200 $894 5.7% 34.4% 78.1%