City

Wenona, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Illinois

👥1,458Population
💰$48,472Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$127,300Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.3%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.0%
Asian0.2%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (1%)
HS Graduate351 (34.9%)
Some College137 (13.6%)
Associates209 (20.8%)
Bachelors108 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree192 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,472 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$127,300 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units762
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
67%
About Wenona, IL

Wenona is a city in Illinois, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,458 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Wenona is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,472 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wenona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wenona is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wenona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61377 1,458 $48,472 $127,300 $785 5.9% 29.8% 71.9%