City

Wolf Lake, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Illinois

👥189Population
💰$73,594Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.7Median Age
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
47%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.83
Below Poverty2.7% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
HS Graduate41 (26.6%)
Some College13 (8.4%)
Associates17 (11%)
Bachelors15 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree68 (44.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 44.2%Edu
HS Grad26.6%
Some College8.4%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate44.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.9%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,594 ≈ Avg
Total Housing Units127
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
58%
About Wolf Lake, IL

Wolf Lake is a city in Illinois, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 189 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.7 years.

Economically, Wolf Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,594 is near the national average. Approximately 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Wolf Lake is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wolf Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62998 189 $73,594 0.0% 53.9% 95.2%