ZIP Code 61281 Demographics

Mercer County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61281 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,553

↓ 83.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$82,262

↑ +22.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$200,300

↑ +52.9% vs county

Median Age

49.4 yrs

↓ +10.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.5%

↑ 22.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61281 compares to Mercer County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61281 $82k Mercer $67k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61281 $200k Mercer $131k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

91.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$750

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61281 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$200,300
Down Payment (20%)$40,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,271P&I: $1013 | Tax: $200 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$750
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $521/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61281, sorted by distance.

61276 3.7 mi away mercer county 61263 5.1 mi away mercer county 61465 6.7 mi away mercer county 61468 7.4 mi away henry county 61486 7.4 mi away mercer county 61273 7.8 mi away henry county 61264 7.8 mi away rock island county 61262 8.5 mi away henry county

About Mercer County

Mercer County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 15,692. The county's median household income is $67,028 and median home value is $131,000. ZIP code 61281 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Mercer 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.