ZIP Code 61486 Demographics

Mercer County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61486 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,450

↓ 90.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,000

↑ +4.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$121,000

↓ 7.6% vs county

Median Age

46.2 yrs

↓ +3.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

↓ +111.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61486 compares to Mercer County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61486 $70k Mercer $67k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61486 $121k Mercer $131k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

88.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$922

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61486 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$121,000
Down Payment (20%)$24,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$768P&I: $612 | Tax: $121 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$922
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $154/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61486, sorted by distance.

61263 4.5 mi away mercer county 61465 5.7 mi away mercer county 61276 7.4 mi away mercer county 61281 7.4 mi away mercer county 61413 10.5 mi away henry county 61468 10.6 mi away henry county 61262 12.7 mi away henry county 61264 13.8 mi away rock island 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 61486 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.