ZIP Code 61942 Demographics

Douglas County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61942 compared to county averages.

Total Population

972

↓ 95.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$71,101

↑ +5.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$96,500

↓ 29.6% vs county

Median Age

57.3 yrs

↓ +48.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.5%

↑ 82.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61942 compares to Douglas County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61942 $71k Douglas $67k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61942 $97k Douglas $137k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

90.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$729

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61942 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$96,500
Down Payment (20%)$19,300
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$613P&I: $488 | Tax: $97 | Ins: $28
Rent (Local Median)
$729
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $116/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Douglas County

Douglas County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 19,714. The county's median household income is $67,177 and median home value is $137,100. ZIP code 61942 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.