ZIP Code 61542 -- Lewistown, IL
Fulton | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- With a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 61542
ZIP code 61542 in Lewistown, Illinois is a unknown area with a population of 3,280. The median household income is $69,107, which is This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $116,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.7x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 44.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.10 years. Approximately 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Fulton, IL.
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This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 61542 is 55.1% below the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 61542
ZIP code 61542 (Lewistown, IL) has a total population of 3,280 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.10 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 61542 is $69,107 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 8% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 61542 is primarily located in Lewistown, Illinois (IL). It falls within Fulton County.
The median home value in ZIP code 61542 is $116,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $599.
The median age in ZIP code 61542 is 44.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 61542 has a cost of living index of 44.87 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 61542, 23.87% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 7.35% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 61542 is 10.64%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.19% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.