City

Yates City, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Illinois

👥916Population
💰$68,229Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$95,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic0.2%
Black2.4%
Asian0.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
8%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (1%)
HS Graduate249 (36.2%)
Some College115 (16.7%)
Associates130 (18.9%)
Bachelors91 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree95 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College16.7%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,229 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$95,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units433
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
50%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Yates City, IL

Yates City is a city in Illinois, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 916 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Yates City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,229 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Yates City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yates City is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yates City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61572 916 $68,229 $95,100 $725 0.0% 27.1% 82.9%