City

Willow Springs, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Cook County  ·  Illinois

👥5,319Population
💰$97,311Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$355,600Median Home Value▲ 28% above avg
🎓46.1%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 14.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.7%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic14.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.9%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads46.1% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,098 (27.6%)
Some College414 (10.4%)
Associates574 (14.4%)
Bachelors351 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,485 (37.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 27.6%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 37.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad27.6%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate37.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,311 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$355,600 ▲ 28% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,328/mo
Total Housing Units2,441
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Willow Springs, IL

Willow Springs is a city in Illinois, located in Cook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,319 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Willow Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,311 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Willow Springs is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $355,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,328 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willow Springs is well-educated. 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willow Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60480 5,319 $97,311 $355,600 $1,328 5.5% 46.1% 85.4%