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61281

Illinois · 2,520 residents · 40.2 sq mi
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ZIP 61281 is a ZIP code of 2,520 people in Mercer County. Owners hold 92% of the housing stock. The median age is 47.6, about 9 years above the US median. Households here earn about 38% more than in Mercer County as a whole. 1% of residents were born outside the United States. About 27% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 61281 ranks 1st by median household income.

$102,639
US average: $82,259
$49,103
US average: $44,673
$224,000
US average: $376,019
27.1%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
40.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
17.8%
55.2%
44.8%
2.61 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(2,362)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(94)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.1%(52)
15
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mercer County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
61231$70,991
61260$41,645
61263$86,500
61272$64,167
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 61281?

ZIP code 61281 has about 2,520 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61281?

The typical household in ZIP code 61281 earns about $102,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 61281 expensive?

In ZIP code 61281, the median home is worth about $224,000, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 61281?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 61281 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61281?

About 4.6% of people in ZIP code 61281 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024