Cuba, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61427
Fulton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,329
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $105,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cuba 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
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61427 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61427 covers 152.2 square miles in Cuba, Fulton County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,329 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61427 reports a modest median household income of $65,750 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,741. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,900 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $869; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 61427 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 61427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuba, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61427.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 61427, Cuba, 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
2,329
Population
152.2
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61427?
47.4
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$65,750
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$39,741
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61427 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Cuba, 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)
$65,750 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
1,041housing units
1,041
Total Housing Units
888
Occupied Units
153
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,900
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$869
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.1%
YoY Change (2024)
137
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+37%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61427 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +37% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -3.5% | 115 |
| 2020 | -3.0% | 111 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 117 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 146 |
| 2024 | – | 137 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 61427, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,849,000.
24
Businesses
115
Employees
$2.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 61427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
3,794 residents
- 61427
Cuba (61427)
2,329 residents
- 61477 631
Smithfield (61477)
631 residents
- 61563 526
Saint David (61563)
526 residents
- 61431 371
Ellisville (61431)
371 residents
- 61519 233
Bryant (61519)
233 residents
- 61433 74
Fiatt (61433)
74 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61427 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
$69,107 median income
- 61427
Cuba (61427)
$65,750 median income
- 61477
Smithfield (61477)
$60,938 median income
- 61563
Saint David (61563)
$54,583 median income
- 61431
Ellisville (61431)
$53,750 median income
- 61519
Bryant (61519)
$37,941 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61427 ranks #2 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 61427, 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 (2,329 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 61427 in?
ZIP code 61427 (Cuba) is located in Fulton County, Illinois. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61427?
ZIP code 61427 in Cuba, IL has a population of 2,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61427?
The median household income in ZIP 61427 is $65,750, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61427?
The median home value in ZIP 61427 is $105,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61427 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61427?
ZIP code 61427 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61427 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61427?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61427 increased by 24.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 37%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61427?
In ZIP code 61427, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 61427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61427 is 34.2 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 61427?
In ZIP code 61427, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61427 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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