City

West Brooklyn, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Illinois

👥606Population
💰$84,464Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂29.6Median Age
🏠$171,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 4.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
19%
18–24
1%
25–44
36%
45–64
18%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate130 (36.9%)
Some College43 (12.2%)
Associates45 (12.8%)
Bachelors24 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree110 (31.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 31.3%Edu
HS Grad36.9%
Some College12.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate31.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,464 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$171,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,088/mo
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
64%
About West Brooklyn, IL

West Brooklyn is a city in Illinois, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 606 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.6 years.

Economically, West Brooklyn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,464 is near the national average. Approximately 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Brooklyn is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,088 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Brooklyn is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Brooklyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61378 606 $84,464 $171,600 $1,088 0.4% 38.1% 68.0%