City

Wellington, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Iroquois County  ·  Illinois

👥382Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$75,800Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 11.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic11.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
13%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.5%)
HS Graduate91 (45.7%)
Some College19 (9.5%)
Associates40 (20.1%)
Bachelors29 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree17 (8.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 45.7%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad45.7%
Some College9.5%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$75,800 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units135
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
61%
About Wellington, IL

Wellington is a city in Illinois, located in Iroquois County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 382 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Wellington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60973 382 $63,750 $75,800 $937 12.2% 23.1% 80.7%