City

Wapella, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  De Witt County  ·  Illinois

👥989Population
💰$88,568Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$139,600Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓27.5%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.1%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.1%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads27.5% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate171 (27%)
Some College97 (15.3%)
Associates191 (30.2%)
Bachelors49 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree125 (19.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 30.2%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College15.3%
Associates30.2%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,568 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$139,600 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$780/mo
Total Housing Units426
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Wapella, IL

Wapella is a city in Illinois, located in De Witt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 989 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Wapella is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,568 is above the national average. Approximately 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wapella is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $780 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wapella is moderately educated. 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wapella
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61777 989 $88,568 $139,600 $780 0.9% 27.5% 83.5%