ZIP Code 61455, Illinois
ZIP Code 61455 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 61455 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in McDonough County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,317. The land area covers 162.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,317 | ±277 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,620 | ±307 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,735 | ±214 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,620 | ±307 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,115 | ±298 |
| Median Home Value | $120,100 | ±$12,345 |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | ±$39 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,679 | ±$2,576 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,549 | ±$2,887 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.4% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,322 | ±472 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,370 | ±493 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±1.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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COUNTY OF MCDONOUGH
GUS Population: 26,662 (2024)
ID: 194543
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, MACOMB IL 61455-2267
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Macomb, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Macomb, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 04-12 | Macomb, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Western Illinois University
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College | 3.2 mi away | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455 |
3092981414
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MACOMB PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 235 SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET, MACOMB, IL, 61455 |
(309) 833-2714
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COLCHESTER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 203 MACOMB STREET, COLCHESTER, IL, 62326 |
(309) 776-4861
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BUSHNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 455 NORTH DEAN STREET, BUSHNELL, IL, 61422 |
(309) 772-2060
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BLANDINSVILLE-HIRE LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BLANDINSVILLE, IL, 61420 |
(309) 652-3166
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VERMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | EAST 4TH AND MAIN STREETS, VERMONT, IL, 61484 |
(309) 784-6291
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PLYMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.1 mi away | 103 WEST MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH, IL, 62367 |
(309) 458-6616
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VILLAGE OF AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.6 mi away | 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AVON, IL, 61415 |
(309) 465-3933
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LAHARPE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 209 EAST MAIN STREET, LA HARPE, IL, 61450 |
(217) 659-7729
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 20.2 mi away | 145 WEST PENN AVENUE, ROSEVILLE, IL, 61473 |
(309) 426-2336
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US, located 13.9 miles from ZCTA5 61455. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 16.0° | 24.4° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.0° | 28.5° | 1.92" | 6.0" |
| March | 50.5° | 28.8° | 39.6° | 2.68" | 2.5" |
| April | 63.6° | 39.8° | 51.7° | 3.79" | 1.0" |
| May | 73.8° | 52.0° | 62.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.6° | 72.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.7° | 64.4° | 75.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 54.9° | 66.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 43.0° | 54.5° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.8° | 40.5° | 2.42" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.1° | 21.7° | 29.9° | 1.80" | 5.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb city | City | 3.1 mi | — |
| Bardolph village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Adair CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
| Industry village | Village | 8.0 mi | — |
| Colchester city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Good Hope village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 61455. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.