Cameron, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61423

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

682
5/sq mi
$78,594
Median income
$123,500
Median home value
7.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61423 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 126.3 square miles in Cameron, Warren County, Illinois. The area is home to 682 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61423 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61423 sits at $78,594 (2% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,987. The poverty rate stands at 24.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $123,500 (36% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61423 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 61423 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61423, Cameron, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

682

Population

126.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61423?

50.1

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
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 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%

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?

$78,594

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$36,987

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61423 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,594 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 39.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.5%

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

What does housing look like?

306

Total Housing Units

279

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$123,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 61423, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,088,000.

6

Businesses

31

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61423 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 61423 ranks #4 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 61423 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 61423 ranks #2 of 7 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
61417 Berwick, IL 259 8.0 mi
61435 Gerlaw, IL 116 8.1 mi
61401 Galesburg, IL 34,788 7.3 mi
61462 Monmouth, IL 11,643 8.1 mi
61410 Abingdon, IL 3,912 8.2 mi
61474 Saint Augustine, IL 292 12.2 mi
61439 Henderson, IL 269 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61423 in?
ZIP code 61423 (Cameron) is located in Warren County, Illinois. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61423?
ZIP code 61423 in Cameron, IL has a population of 682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61423?
The median household income in ZIP 61423 is $78,594, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61423?
The median home value in ZIP 61423 is $123,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61423?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61423 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61423?
ZIP code 61423 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61423?
In ZIP code 61423, 39.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61423?
In ZIP code 61423, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61423?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61423 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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