City

Xenia, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Illinois

👥1,782Population
💰$53,596Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$135,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (2.6%)
HS Graduate471 (48.5%)
Some College164 (16.9%)
Associates133 (13.7%)
Bachelors90 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree88 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College16.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,596 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$135,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units702
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Xenia, IL

Xenia is a city in Illinois, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,782 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Xenia is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,596 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Xenia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Xenia is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Xenia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
62899 1,782 $53,596 $135,800 $643 3.4% 18.3% 84.4%