61542 ZIP Code – Lewistown, Illinois
ZIP code 61542 is a small ZIP code located in Lewistown, Illinois, within Fulton County with a population of approximately 3,407 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,292, which is near the Illinois average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $112,300, well below the national average, with 77.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $739 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing).
At 9.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.2%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 44.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61519, 62644, 61427.
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ZIP 61542 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61542 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,407 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $739 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61519 – Bryant
- 62644 – Havana
- 61427 – Cuba
- 61563 – Saint David
- 61441 – Ipava
- 61524 – Dunfermline
- 61543 – Liverpool
- 61433 – Fiatt
- 61477 – Smithfield
- 61520 – Canton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61519 | BRYANT | 249 | $50,278 |
| 62644 | HAVANA | 4,690 | $53,970 |
| 61427 | CUBA | 2,095 | $68,500 |
| 61563 | SAINT DAVID | 556 | $51,125 |
| 61441 | IPAVA | 815 | $59,333 |