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Dahinda, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61428

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

986
12/sq mi
$77,143
Median income
$285,100
Median home value
33.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dahinda pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61428 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61428 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 85.0 square miles in Dahinda, Knox County, Illinois. The area is home to 986 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 61428 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61428 sits at $77,143 (4% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,165. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $285,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 95.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61428 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 61428 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 61428, Dahinda, 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

986

Population

85.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61428?

53.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$77,143

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$52,165

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61428 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,143 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%

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

What does housing look like?

803

Total Housing Units

542

Occupied Units

261

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.4%
Renter 4.6%

$285,100

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

1996

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

-6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61428 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.0% 138
2020 +5.0% 145
2021 +3.4% 150
2022 -6.6% 140
2024 — 208

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 12 business establishments in ZIP 61428, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,949,000.

12

Businesses

85

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 25.0%

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 61428 vs 61489 →

ZIP 61428 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 61428 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 61428 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 61428 ranks #4 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
61489 Williamsfield, IL 900 4.1 mi
61485 Victoria, IL 560 6.0 mi
61448 Knoxville, IL 3,823 7.3 mi
61436 Gilson, IL 951 7.6 mi
61572 Yates City, IL 1,068 10.0 mi
61467 Oneida, IL 1,048 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

61401 standard
Galesburg, IL
Pop: 34,788
61410 standard
Abingdon, IL
Pop: 3,912
61448 standard
Knoxville, IL
Pop: 3,823
61488 standard
Wataga, IL
Pop: 1,120
61572 standard
Yates City, IL
Pop: 1,068
61467 standard
Oneida, IL
Pop: 1,048

Related Areas

Knox County Dahinda, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61428 in? ▼
ZIP code 61428 (Dahinda) is located in Knox County, Illinois. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61428? ▼
ZIP code 61428 in Dahinda, IL has a population of 986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61428? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61428 is $77,143, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61428? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61428 is $285,100, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61428? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61428 is White at 97.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61428? ▼
ZIP code 61428 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61428? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61428 decreased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 61428? ▼
In ZIP code 61428, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.8% 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 61428? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61428 is 27.2 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 61428? ▼
In ZIP code 61428, approximately 95.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61428? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61428 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dahinda, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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