Annawan, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61234
Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,258
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $79,688
- Median income Near-median income area
- $146,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Annawan pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61234 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61234 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Annawan, Henry County, Illinois, home to just 1,258 residents across 149.8 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,688 (0% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,706. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $146,500 (24% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $584; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 61234 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Annawan, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61234.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61234, Annawan, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,258
Population
149.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61234?
41.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,688
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$41,706
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61234 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Annawan, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$79,688 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
529housing units
529
Total Housing Units
497
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,500
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$584
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 61234, employing approximately 213 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,562,000.
32
Businesses
213
Employees
$12.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 18.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 18.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 9.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61234 vs 61344 →
ZIP 61234 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61235
Atkinson (61235)
1,391 residents
- 61234
Annawan (61234)
1,258 residents
- 61345
Neponset (61345)
846 residents
- 61344 374
Mineral (61344)
374 residents
- 61258 204
Hooppole (61258)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61234 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61234 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61234
Annawan (61234)
$79,688 median income
- 61345
Neponset (61345)
$76,250 median income
- 61235
Atkinson (61235)
$61,932 median income
- 61258
Hooppole (61258)
$44,261 median income
- 61344
Mineral (61344)
$44,063 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61234 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61234, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61234 in?
ZIP code 61234 (Annawan) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61234?
ZIP code 61234 in Annawan, IL has a population of 1,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61234?
The median household income in ZIP 61234 is $79,688, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61234?
The median home value in ZIP 61234 is $146,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61234 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61234?
ZIP code 61234 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61234 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61234?
In ZIP code 61234, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61234?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61234 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61234?
In ZIP code 61234, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61234 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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