61849 ZIP Code – Homer, Illinois
61849 is a small ZIP code in Homer, Illinois, part of Champaign County with a population of approximately 1,955 residents. At $84,712, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and above the U.S. average. At $160,900, median home values run below the national average, with 86.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $879 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.0%, below the national average. At 42.0, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61877, 61816, 61841.
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ZIP 61849 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61849 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,955 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $84k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $160k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $879 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.0 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61877 – Sidney
- 61816 – Broadlands
- 61841 – Fairmount
- 61810 – Allerton
- 61859 – Ogden
- 61857 – Muncie
- 61852 – Longview
- 61876 – Sidell
- 61873 – Saint Joseph
- 61864 – Philo
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61877 | SIDNEY | 1,185 | $90,156 |
| 61816 | BROADLANDS | 442 | $83,750 |
| 61841 | FAIRMOUNT | 1,057 | $69,688 |
| 61810 | ALLERTON | 183 | $58,750 |
| 61859 | OGDEN | 1,244 | $103,750 |