City

Woodlawn, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Illinois

👥2,018Population
💰$74,297Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.8%
Asian0.4%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.9%)
HS Graduate334 (25.8%)
Some College239 (18.5%)
Associates199 (15.4%)
Bachelors188 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree323 (25%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.8%
Some College18.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,297 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units893
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Woodlawn, IL

Woodlawn is a city in Illinois, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,018 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.4 years.

Economically, Woodlawn is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,297 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Woodlawn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Woodlawn is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Woodlawn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62898 2,018 $74,297 $150,000 $906 8.6% 39.5% 87.0%