61272 ZIP Code – New Boston, Illinois
Located in New Boston, Illinois, ZIP code 61272 is a small ZIP code within Mercer County with a population of approximately 1,357 residents. At $57,083, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $122,700 are well below the national average, with 84.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $496 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing).
At 2.7%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 10.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 37.2, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 61260, 52749, 52653.
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ZIP 61272 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61272 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,357 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $122k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $496 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.2 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61260 – Joy
- 52749 – Fruitland
- 52653 – Wapello
- 52752 – Grandview
- 61237 – Buffalo Prairie
- 61259 – Illinois City
- 61442 – Keithsburg
- 52646 – Oakville
- 52761 – Muscatine
- 52754 – Letts
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61260 | JOY | 595 | $45,556 |
| 52749 | FRUITLAND | 1,127 | $97,015 |
| 52653 | WAPELLO | 3,109 | $71,190 |
| 52752 | GRANDVIEW | 364 | $52,969 |
| 61237 | BUFFALO PRAIRIE | Not provided | Not provided |