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Heritage Lake, IL

Census-designated place in Tazewell County, Illinois.

Population

1,522

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,343

ZIP codes

0

Heritage Lake and its ZIP codes

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Heritage Lake at a glance

  • Heritage Lake is about 5.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $133,048, 60% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 (21% below Illinois).

Local data for Heritage Lake, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Heritage Lake, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$133,048

Poverty rate

7.8%

Median home value

$207,300

Homeownership

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

33.7%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

31.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (385), Scottish Americans (111), Irish Americans (84).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tazewell County. PPP loans are for Heritage Lake.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,455

46,709 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,652

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$852M

FY 2026, $6,484 per person

Tazewell County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Heritage Lake, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled15.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.2%

Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Heritage Lake, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

776

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

115

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 17°F

37.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Heritage Lake, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.3%

U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts

Diabetes

9.6%

U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.7%

U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts

Cities near Heritage Lake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MackinawVillage1.3 mi1.2
Deer CreekVillage5.9 mi0.5
GoodfieldVillage6.1 mi1.7
CongervilleVillage7.9 mi1
MinierVillage8 mi0.6
MortonVillage8.2 mi12.9
DanversVillage8.4 mi0.8
TremontVillage8.5 mi1.2
HopedaleVillage9.5 mi0.9
StanfordVillage9.8 mi0.7
CarlockVillage11 mi0.4
EurekaCity12 mi2.7
WashingtonCity12 mi8.6
Twin GroveCensus-designated place13 mi4
ArmingtonVillage14 mi0.3
Marquette HeightsCity15 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Heritage Lake, IL in?
Heritage Lake is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the population of Heritage Lake, IL?
About 1,522 people live in Heritage Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Heritage Lake?
Nearby places include Mackinaw (1.3 mi), Deer Creek (5.9 mi), Goodfield (6.1 mi), Congerville (7.9 mi), Minier (8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023