PlainZIP

Keithsburg, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61442

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

762
11/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$67,200
Median home value
2.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Keithsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61442 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Keithsburg, Mercer County, Illinois, home to just 762 residents across 67.4 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61442 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (39% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,702. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $67,200 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $607 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mercer County, letting you compare 61442 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 61442, Keithsburg, 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

762

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61442?

53.6

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
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 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$45,702

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61442 ranks nationally

Keithsburg, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.7%

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

What does housing look like?

335

Total Housing Units

274

Occupied Units

61

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$67,200

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$607

Median Rent

1972

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 61442, employing approximately 34 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,313,000.

6

Businesses

34

Employees

$1.3M

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61442 vs 61476 →

ZIP 61442 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 61442 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 61442 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 61442 ranks #5 of 6 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
61476 Seaton, IL 407 4.8 mi
52646 Oakville, IA 376 5.0 mi
61469 Oquawka, IL 2,184 9.9 mi
61260 Joy, IL 856 9.8 mi
61272 New Boston, IL 1,504 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mercer County

61231 standard
Aledo, IL
Pop: 5,627
61281 standard
Sherrard, IL
Pop: 2,597
61486 standard
Viola, IL
Pop: 1,552
61272 standard
New Boston, IL
Pop: 1,504
61465 standard
New Windsor, IL
Pop: 1,213
61260 standard
Joy, IL
Pop: 856

Related Areas

Mercer County Keithsburg, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61442 in? ▼
ZIP code 61442 (Keithsburg) is located in Mercer County, Illinois. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61442? ▼
ZIP code 61442 in Keithsburg, IL has a population of 762 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61442 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61442 is $67,200, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61442 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61442? ▼
ZIP code 61442 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 34 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61442? ▼
In ZIP code 61442, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.7% 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 61442? ▼
In ZIP code 61442, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61442 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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