61940 ZIP Code – Metcalf, Illinois
61940 is a very small ZIP code in Metcalf, Illinois, part of Edgar County with a population of approximately 294 residents. The median household income is $53,304 — below the Illinois average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $48,100, well below the national average, with 59.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $693 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 18.8%, well above the national average. About 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 51.9, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 61932, 61876, 61917.
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ZIP 61940 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61940 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 294 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $53k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $48k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $693 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.9 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.8% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61932 – Hume
- 61876 – Sidell
- 61917 – Brocton
- 61924 – Chrisman
- 61810 – Allerton
- 61850 – Indianola
- 61949 – Redmon
- 61942 – Newman
- 61870 – Ridge Farm
- 61816 – Broadlands
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61932 | HUME | 542 | $68,594 |
| 61876 | SIDELL | 833 | $64,821 |
| 61917 | BROCTON | 493 | $53,281 |
| 61924 | CHRISMAN | 2,317 | $71,125 |
| 61810 | ALLERTON | 183 | $58,750 |