Henderson, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61439

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

269
154/sq mi
$59,125
Median income
$113,900
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
154
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61439 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.7 square miles in Henderson, Knox County, Illinois. The area is home to 269 residents, producing a population density of 154 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 61439 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61439 sits at $59,125 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,228. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $113,900 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61439 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Knox County, so you can benchmark 61439 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 61439, Henderson, 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

269

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

154

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61439?

37.3

Median Age

56.5%

Male

43.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$59,125

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$27,228

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61439 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,125 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

136

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$113,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61439 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 61439 ranks #9 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 61439 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 61439 ranks #8 of 9 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
61488 Wataga, IL 1,120 2.0 mi
61472 Rio, IL 648 5.3 mi
61401 Galesburg, IL 34,788 6.0 mi
61430 East Galesburg, IL 828 6.6 mi
61467 Oneida, IL 1,048 6.9 mi
61466 North Henderson, IL 342 8.5 mi
61448 Knoxville, IL 3,823 8.7 mi
61423 Cameron, IL 682 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61439 in?
ZIP code 61439 (Henderson) 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 61439?
ZIP code 61439 in Henderson, IL has a population of 269 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61439?
The median household income in ZIP 61439 is $59,125, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61439?
The median home value in ZIP 61439 is $113,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61439?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61439 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61439?
In ZIP code 61439, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 61439?
In ZIP code 61439, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61439?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61439 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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