61842 ZIP Code – Farmer City, Illinois
ZIP code 61842 is a small ZIP code located in Farmer City, Illinois, within De Witt County with a population of approximately 2,434 residents. The median household income of $71,474 is near the Illinois average and near the national average. The median home value of $151,100 is well below the national average, with 88.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $906 is below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.1%, above the national average. An estimated 8.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.6%, below the national average. The median age is 44.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61839, 61854, 61735.
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ZIP 61842 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61842 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,434 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $71k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $151k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $906 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61839 – De Land
- 61854 – Mansfield
- 61735 – Dewitt
- 61752 – Le Roy
- 61724 – Bellflower
- 61882 – Weldon
- 61722 – Arrowsmith
- 61750 – Lane
- 61853 – Mahomet
- 61884 – White Heath
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61839 | DE LAND | 589 | $53,889 |
| 61854 | MANSFIELD | 1,409 | $89,792 |
| 61735 | DEWITT | 363 | $85,078 |
| 61752 | LE ROY | 4,461 | $94,648 |
| 61724 | BELLFLOWER | 439 | $83,750 |