City

Waynesville, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  De Witt County  ·  Illinois

👥461Population
💰$61,979Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$91,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.7%Race
White99.4%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 89% above avg
HS Graduate160 (43%)
Some College106 (28.5%)
Associates26 (7%)
Bachelors2 (0.5%)
Graduate Degree78 (21%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 28.5%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 0.5%Graduate: 21%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College28.5%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors0.5%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.9%Renter: 5.1%Tenure
Owner94.9%
Renter5.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,979 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$91,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units260
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Waynesville, IL

Waynesville is a city in Illinois, located in De Witt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 461 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Waynesville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,979 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Waynesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waynesville is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waynesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61778 461 $61,979 $91,200 9.2% 21.5% 94.9%