Bradford, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61421
Stark County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,392
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $91,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bradford pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61421 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61421 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bradford, Stark County, Illinois, home to just 1,392 residents across 244.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61421 reports a modest median household income of $65,833 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,322. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,300 (52% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $841; owner occupancy is 84.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Stark County, so 61421 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 61421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bradford, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61421.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
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 61421, Bradford, 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
1,392
Population
244.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61421?
45.3
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
0.5%
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?
$65,833
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,322
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61421 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bradford, 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)
$65,833 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
556housing units
556
Total Housing Units
494
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,300
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$841
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 61421, employing approximately 249 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,798,000.
23
Businesses
249
Employees
$14.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 61421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61491
Wyoming (61491)
2,197 residents
- 61565
Sparland (61565)
1,504 residents
- 61368
Tiskilwa (61368)
1,489 residents
- 61421
Bradford (61421)
1,392 residents
- 61345 846
Neponset (61345)
846 residents
- 61314 807
Buda (61314)
807 residents
- 61426 107
Castleton (61426)
107 residents
- 61424 100
Camp Grove (61424)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61421 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61368
Tiskilwa (61368)
$88,214 median income
- 61565
Sparland (61565)
$77,578 median income
- 61345
Neponset (61345)
$76,250 median income
- 61421
Bradford (61421)
$65,833 median income
- 61491
Wyoming (61491)
$62,500 median income
- 61314
Buda (61314)
$52,039 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61421 ranks #4 of 6 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 61421, 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 (1,392 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 61421 in?
ZIP code 61421 (Bradford) is located in Stark County, Illinois. Stark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stark-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61421?
ZIP code 61421 in Bradford, IL has a population of 1,392 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61421?
The median household income in ZIP 61421 is $65,833, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61421?
The median home value in ZIP 61421 is $91,300, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61421 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61421?
ZIP code 61421 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 249 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61421 are: Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61421?
In ZIP code 61421, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 61421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61421 is 29.0 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 61421?
In ZIP code 61421, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61421 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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