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Oak Run, IL

Census-designated place in Knox County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61428.

Population

800

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

187

ZIP codes

1

Oak Run and its ZIP codes

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Oak Run at a glance

  • The median household income is $100,417, 20% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,300 (13% above Illinois).

Local data for Oak Run, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oak Run, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,417

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$298,300

Homeownership

97.6%

Bachelor's or higher

40.5%

Median age

60.4

Average commute

26.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (179), Irish Americans (133), Italian Americans (33).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Oak Run.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,451

17,188 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,995

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$351M

FY 2026, $7,027 per person

Knox County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oak Run, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

476

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

29

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 14°F

40.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oak Run, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.1%

U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Oak Run

1 in or overlapping Oak Run. Population shown

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Cities near Oak Run

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
VictoriaVillage5.2 mi0.5
WilliamsfieldVillage6.6 mi1.2
GilsonCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.3
WatagaVillage8.7 mi0.8
KnoxvilleCity8.9 mi2.3
OneidaCity9.1 mi0.8
East GalesburgVillage9.4 mi1.4
AltonaVillage11 mi0.9
MaquonVillage12 mi0.2
HendersonVillage12 mi0.3
GalesburgCity13 mi17.8
La FayetteVillage13 mi0.2
Yates CityVillage14 mi0.5
NekomaCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
ElmwoodCity15 mi1.4
GalvaCity15 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oak Run, IL in?
Oak Run is in Knox County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Oak Run, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oak Run include 61428.
What is the population of Oak Run, IL?
About 800 people live in Oak Run, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oak Run?
Nearby places include Victoria (5.2 mi), Williamsfield (6.6 mi), Gilson (7.6 mi), Wataga (8.7 mi), Knoxville (8.9 mi).

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