ZIP Code 61542 Demographics

Fulton County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61542 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,407

↓ 89.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,292

↑ +17.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$112,300

↑ +12.5% vs county

Median Age

43.4 yrs

↑ 0.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

13.5%

↓ +98.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61542 compares to Fulton County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61542 $67k Fulton $57k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61542 $112k Fulton $100k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

76.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$739

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61542 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$112,300
Down Payment (20%)$22,460
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$713P&I: $568 | Tax: $112 | Ins: $33
Rent (Local Median)
$739
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $26/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61542, sorted by distance.

62644 7.9 mi away mason county 61441 8.9 mi away fulton county 61501 14.5 mi away fulton county 62617 16.3 mi away mason county 61459 16.9 mi away fulton county 61416 23.8 mi away mcdonough county 61422 23.9 mi away mcdonough county 61470 24.6 mi away mcdonough county

About Fulton County

Fulton County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 33,691. The county's median household income is $57,223 and median home value is $99,800. ZIP code 61542 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Fulton 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.