Bushnell, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61422
McDonough County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,416
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,207
- Median income Near-median income area
- $78,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bushnell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61422 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61422 covers 102.6 square miles in Bushnell, McDonough County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,416 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61422 reports a modest median household income of $68,207 (15% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,325. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,400 (59% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $648; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonough County, so 61422 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 61422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bushnell, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61422.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 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 61422, Bushnell, 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
3,416
Population
102.6
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61422?
49.7
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$68,207
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$37,325
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61422 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Bushnell, 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)
$68,207 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,592housing units
1,592
Total Housing Units
1,375
Occupied Units
217
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,400
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$648
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 61422, employing approximately 698 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,195,000.
68
Businesses
698
Employees
$26.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.4% |
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 61422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61455
Macomb (61455)
22,086 residents
- 61422 3,416
Bushnell (61422)
3,416 residents
- 61415 1,747
Avon (61415)
1,747 residents
- 61438 760
Good Hope (61438)
760 residents
- 61470 547
Prairie City (61470)
547 residents
- 61459 433
Marietta (61459)
433 residents
- 61416 235
Bardolph (61416)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61422 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61470
Prairie City (61470)
$72,708 median income
- 61438
Good Hope (61438)
$68,516 median income
- 61422
Bushnell (61422)
$68,207 median income
- 61415
Avon (61415)
$68,036 median income
- 61459
Marietta (61459)
$52,813 median income
- 61455
Macomb (61455)
$48,679 median income
- 61416 $28,750
Bardolph (61416)
$28,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61422 ranks #3 of 7 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 61422, 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 (3,416 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 61422 in?
ZIP code 61422 (Bushnell) is located in McDonough County, Illinois. McDonough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonough-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61422?
ZIP code 61422 in Bushnell, IL has a population of 3,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61422?
The median household income in ZIP 61422 is $68,207, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61422?
The median home value in ZIP 61422 is $78,400, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61422 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61422?
ZIP code 61422 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61422 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (11), Manufacturing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61422?
In ZIP code 61422, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 61422?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61422 is 26.4 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 61422?
In ZIP code 61422, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61422 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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