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Newark, IL

Village in Kendall County, Illinois.

Population

1,138

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,012

ZIP codes

0

Newark and its ZIP codes

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Newark at a glance

  • Newark is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $99,375 a year, 19% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,100 (8% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,006 a month.

Local data for Newark, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Newark, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$99,375

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$241,100

Median rent

$1,006/mo

Homeownership

83.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.6%

Median age

43.0

Average commute

24.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (238), Irish Americans (173), Mexican Americans (145).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kendall County. PPP loans are for Newark.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,553

30,845 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,048

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$604M

FY 2026, $4,578 per person

Kendall County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled14.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Newark, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

492

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

101

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 16°F

38.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Newark, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Newark

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MillingtonVillage2.2 mi0.7
MillbrookVillage4.4 mi1.8
SheridanVillage5.4 mi2.1
LisbonVillage6.5 mi2.1
Lake HolidayCensus-designated place7.3 mi3.5
SerenaCensus-designated place8.3 mi0.2
SandwichCity8.5 mi4.7
SomonaukVillage9.3 mi2.5
PlattvilleVillage10 mi2.3
PlanoCity11 mi9
WedronCensus-designated place12 mi0.5
LelandVillage13 mi0.5
MorrisCity13 mi12.4
HardingCensus-designated place14 mi0.2
YorkvilleCity14 mi20.1
Big RockVillage15 mi4.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Newark, IL in?
Newark is in Kendall County, Illinois.
What is the population of Newark, IL?
About 1,138 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Newark?
Nearby places include Millington (2.2 mi), Millbrook (4.4 mi), Sheridan (5.4 mi), Lisbon (6.5 mi), Lake Holiday (7.3 mi).

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