Hennepin, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61327
Putnam County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,235
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $89,306
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hennepin pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61327 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61327 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hennepin, Putnam County, Illinois, home to just 1,235 residents across 88.8 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61327 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,306 (12% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,578. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 3.8%. Median home value is $211,300 (10% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $849; 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Putnam County, so 61327 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 61327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hennepin, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61327.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
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 61327, Hennepin, 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
1,235
Population
88.8
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61327?
46.9
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.8%
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?
$89,306
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,578
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61327 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Hennepin, 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)
$89,306 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
646housing units
646
Total Housing Units
585
Occupied Units
61
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,300
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 61327, employing approximately 659 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,777,000.
45
Businesses
659
Employees
$68.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 13.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 6.7% |
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 61327 vs 61340 →
ZIP 61327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61362
Spring Valley (61362)
5,911 residents
- 61326
Granville (61326)
2,452 residents
- 61322 1,647
Depue (61322)
1,647 residents
- 61327 1,235
Hennepin (61327)
1,235 residents
- 61560 754
Putnam (61560)
754 residents
- 61336 628
Magnolia (61336)
628 residents
- 61335 532
Mc Nabb (61335)
532 residents
- 61315 322
Bureau (61315)
322 residents
- 61359 312
Seatonville (61359)
312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61327 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61336
Magnolia (61336)
$92,298 median income
- 61327
Hennepin (61327)
$89,306 median income
- 61340
Mark (61340)
$78,750 median income
- 61560
Putnam (61560)
$73,333 median income
- 61335
Mc Nabb (61335)
$71,750 median income
- 61362
Spring Valley (61362)
$71,558 median income
- 61326
Granville (61326)
$70,880 median income
- 61322
Depue (61322)
$65,795 median income
- 61363
Standard (61363)
$60,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61327 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61340 | Mark, IL | 292 | 3.9 mi |
| 61322 | Depue, IL | 1,647 | 6.4 mi |
| 61326 | Granville, IL | 2,452 | 4.8 mi |
| 61315 | Bureau, IL | 322 | 5.1 mi |
| 61560 | Putnam, IL | 754 | 5.6 mi |
| 61335 | Mc Nabb, IL | 532 | 6.2 mi |
| 61363 | Standard, IL | 220 | 6.9 mi |
| 61359 | Seatonville, IL | 312 | 9.6 mi |
| 61362 | Spring Valley, IL | 5,911 | 9.8 mi |
| 61336 | Magnolia, IL | 628 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61327, 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 (1,235 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 61327 in?
ZIP code 61327 (Hennepin) is located in Putnam County, Illinois. Putnam County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/putnam-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61327?
ZIP code 61327 in Hennepin, IL has a population of 1,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61327?
The median household income in ZIP 61327 is $89,306, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61327?
The median home value in ZIP 61327 is $211,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61327 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61327?
ZIP code 61327 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 659 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61327 are: Construction (9), Manufacturing (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61327?
In ZIP code 61327, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 61327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61327 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61327?
In ZIP code 61327, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61327 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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