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Atkinson, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61235

Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,391
10/sq mi
$61,932
Median income
$132,800
Median home value
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atkinson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61235 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atkinson, Henry County, Illinois, home to just 1,391 residents across 135.0 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61235 reports a modest median household income of $61,932 (23% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,680. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. The typical home here is valued at $132,800 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $738 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 61235 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henry County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atkinson, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61235.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61235, Atkinson, 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

1,391

Population

135.0

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61235?

45.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$61,932

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$42,680

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61235 ranks nationally

Atkinson, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,932 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

671

Total Housing Units

639

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$132,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$738

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 61235, employing approximately 335 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,249,000.

36

Businesses

335

Employees

$20.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 22.2%
Wholesale trade 6 16.7%
Retail trade 4 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.1%
Construction 3 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%

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 61235 vs 61234 →

ZIP 61235 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61235 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61235 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61234 Annawan, IL 1,258 5.6 mi
61254 Geneseo, IL 11,414 8.1 mi
61443 Kewanee, IL 14,214 10.5 mi
61258 Hooppole, IL 204 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

61443 standard
Kewanee, IL
Pop: 14,214
61254 standard
Geneseo, IL
Pop: 11,414
61241 standard
Colona, IL
Pop: 7,124
61273 standard
Orion, IL
Pop: 3,316
61434 standard
Galva, IL
Pop: 3,312
61238 standard
Cambridge, IL
Pop: 3,247

Related Areas

Henry County Atkinson, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61235 in? ▼
ZIP code 61235 (Atkinson) 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 61235? ▼
ZIP code 61235 in Atkinson, IL has a population of 1,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61235 is $61,932, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61235 is $132,800, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61235 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61235? ▼
ZIP code 61235 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 335 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61235 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Wholesale trade (6), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61235? ▼
In ZIP code 61235, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 61235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61235 is 22.0 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 61235? ▼
In ZIP code 61235, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61235 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.