ZIP Code 61842
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,577
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 61842
- What is the median household income in 61842?
- The median household income in 61842 is $79,167 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 61842?
- The poverty rate in 61842 is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 61842?
- $152,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 61842?
- The median gross rent in 61842 is $514 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 61842 residents have a college degree?
- 17.6% of adults in 61842 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,577
Median Income
$79,167
Median Home Value
$152,000
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.1%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$15,660 (+24.7%)
Home Value:
+$26,400 (+21%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.1 pp (-44.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-6.4 pp (-26.7%)
Unemployment:
+3.9 pp (+121.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,577
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$79,167
±$12,520
Per Capita Income
$82,661
Median Family Income
$89,795
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Child Poverty Rate
6.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
7.1%
$25–35k
3.9%
$35–50k
10.8%
$50–75k
19.6%
$75–100k
18.3%
$100–150k
25.6%
$150–200k
2.8%
$200k+
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,145
Owner-Occupied
88.5%
Renter-Occupied
11.5%
Vacancy Rate
11.1%
Median Home Value
$152,000
Median Gross Rent
$514
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
35.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.1%
$50–100k
19.3%
$100–200k
25.5%
$200–300k
18.6%
$300–500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
48.1%
$500–1k
33.0%
$1–1.5k
18.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
0.5%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
47.8%
3+
24.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
89.1%
Single-fam. att.
0.5%
5–19 units
0.7%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
7.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.5%
1940–1969
5.1%
1970–1999
21.9%
2000–2009
8.9%
2010+
2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
94.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.6%
Graduate Degree
5.7%
Some College / Associate
31.4%
Less Than High School
0.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Unemployment Rate
7.1%
Work from Home
3.4%
Self-Employed
6.8%
Government Workers
18.8%
Private For-Profit
74.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.3%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Retail
14.0%
Public Admin
8.4%
Transportation
8.1%
Construction
7.7%
Agriculture
5.4%
Wholesale
3.6%
Arts/Entmt.
3.5%
Finance
3.2%
Prof. Services
3.1%
Information
2.1%
Occupation
Management
24.8%
Production
23.6%
Sales
18.0%
Construction
16.9%
Food Prep
16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.5 min
Drove Alone
90.7%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
3.4%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,018
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
59.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.4%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.3%
55–64
8.1%
65–74
7.8%
75–84
13.3%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 22.4%
Working age (18–64): 77.6%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.2%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.6%
With a Disability
13.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.7%
Has a Computer
95.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
96.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023