ZIP Code 61842 Demographics

De Witt County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61842 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,434

↓ 84.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,474

↑ +15.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$151,100

↑ +24.8% vs county

Median Age

49.4 yrs

↓ +12.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

↓ +0.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61842 compares to De Witt County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61842 $71k De Witt $62k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61842 $151k De Witt $121k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

86.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$906

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61842 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$151,100
Down Payment (20%)$30,220
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$959P&I: $764 | Tax: $151 | Ins: $44
Rent (Local Median)
$906
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $53/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61842, sorted by distance.

61839 7.3 mi away piatt county 61752 8.3 mi away mclean county 61735 8.4 mi away de witt county 61882 10.0 mi away de witt county 61722 12.6 mi away mclean county 61750 13.0 mi away de witt county 61736 14.5 mi away mclean county 61777 14.6 mi away de witt county

About De Witt County

De Witt County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 15,535. The county's median household income is $61,823 and median home value is $121,100. ZIP code 61842 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in De Witt County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.