ZIP Code 61742, Illinois
ZIP Code 61742 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 61742 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Tazewell County / Woodford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,542. The land area covers 6.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,542 | ±227 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 550 | ±79 | 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 | 554 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 550 | ±79 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4 | ±8 |
| Median Home Value | $240,000 | ±$25,852 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,135 | ±$90 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,875 | ±$19,208 |
| Per Capita Income | $44,606 | ±$7,363 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | ±14.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 212 | ±230 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 624 | ±110 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.7% | ±16% |
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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GUS Population: 129,821 (2024)
ID: 162164
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
11 S 4TH ST STE 123, PEKIN IL 61554-4281
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | East Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Washington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Carlock, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bloomington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | El Paso, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Washington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Washington, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Congerville, 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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Eureka College
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College | 5.5 mi away | 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL, 61530 |
3094673721
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DEER CREEK DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 205 EAST FIRST AVENUE, DEER CREEK, IL, 61733 |
(309) 447-6724
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Illinois Central College
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College | 14.1 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 202 SOUTH MAIN STREET, EUREKA, IL, 61530 |
(309) 467-2922
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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 15.1 mi away | 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL, 61611 |
3096991561
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MACKINAW DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 117 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MACKINAW, IL, 61755 |
(309) 359-8022
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Heartland Community College
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College | 15.2 mi away | 1500 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-9446 |
3092688000
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CARLOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 202 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, CARLOCK, IL, 61725 |
(309) 376-5651
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Normal
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College Vocational | 15.9 mi away | 755 West Raab Road, Normal, IL, 61761-4107 |
6305283330
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DANVERS TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 117 EAST EXCHANGE STREET, DANVERS, IL, 61732 |
(309) 963-4269
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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 CONGERVILLE 2NW, IL US, located 1.9 miles from ZCTA5 61742. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.2° | 17.1° | 25.2° | 2.05" | 6.8" |
| February | 38.0° | 20.7° | 29.4° | 1.76" | 5.2" |
| March | 50.4° | 31.0° | 40.7° | 2.44" | 2.8" |
| April | 63.2° | 40.7° | 52.0° | 3.77" | 0.8" |
| May | 73.6° | 51.9° | 62.7° | 4.77" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.6° | 61.2° | 71.9° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.5° | 64.8° | 75.2° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 62.5° | 73.4° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.7° | 54.5° | 67.1° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.8° | 42.5° | 54.6° | 3.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.1° | 32.4° | 41.7° | 2.64" | 1.5" |
| December | 38.6° | 22.8° | 30.7° | 2.04" | 5.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfield village | Village | 0.8 mi | — |
| Deer Creek village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Congerville village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Eureka city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Heritage Lake CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Mackinaw village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 61742. • 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.