ZIP Code 61442 Demographics

Mercer County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61442 compared to county averages.

Total Population

678

↓ 95.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,788

↓ 6.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$72,900

↓ 44.4% vs county

Median Age

50.5 yrs

↓ +13.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

9.2%

↓ +182.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61442 compares to Mercer County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61442 $63k Mercer $67k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61442 $73k Mercer $131k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

88.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$564

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61442 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$72,900
Down Payment (20%)$14,580
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$463P&I: $369 | Tax: $73 | Ins: $21
Rent (Local Median)
$564
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $101/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61442, sorted by distance.

61476 4.8 mi away mercer county 52646 5.0 mi away louisa county 61469 9.9 mi away henderson county 61453 10.6 mi away warren county 52653 12.8 mi away louisa county 61418 18.1 mi away henderson county 52752 18.1 mi away louisa county 61437 18.4 mi away henderson 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 61442 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.