61285 ZIP Code – Thomson, Illinois
61285 is a small ZIP code in Thomson, Illinois, part of Carroll County with a population of approximately 2,661 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,311, which is near the Illinois average and near the national figure. At $158,300, median home values run below the national average, with 78.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $814 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 83% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 17.2%, above the national average. An estimated 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.1, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 52701, 52771, 52070.
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ZIP 61285 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61285 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,661 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $814 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.1 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.4% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 52701 – Andover
- 52771 – Teeds Grove
- 52070 – Sabula
- 61252 – Fulton
- 61014 – Chadwick
- 61074 – Savanna
- 52732 – Clinton
- 61053 – Mount Carroll
- 61270 – Morrison
- 52727 – Bryant
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52701 | ANDOVER | 121 | Not provided |
| 52771 | TEEDS GROVE | 55 | $59,625 |
| 52070 | SABULA | 1,209 | $62,813 |
| 61252 | FULTON | 5,424 | $67,689 |
| 61014 | CHADWICK | 1,064 | $66,019 |