Kewanee, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61443
Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,214
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,615
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kewanee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61443 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois, home to 14,214 residents across 252.5 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61443 reports a modest median household income of $52,615 (34% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,205. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,600 (59% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $800; owner occupancy is 70.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 61443 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 61443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kewanee, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61443.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
27 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 61443, Kewanee, 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
14,214
Population
252.5
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61443?
44.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
3.8%
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?
$52,615
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$33,205
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61443 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Kewanee, 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)
$52,615 12th percentile higher than 12% 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
6,690housing units
6,690
Total Housing Units
5,990
Occupied Units
700
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,600
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1949
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
-0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
154
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+54%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61443 have decreased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +54% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 117 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 124 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 146 |
| 2023 | +5.7% | 155 |
| 2024 | -0.2% | 154 |
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 274 business establishments in ZIP 61443, employing approximately 3,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $137,380,000.
274
Businesses
3,528
Employees
$137.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.5% |
| Information | 7 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.2% |
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 61443 vs 61434 →
ZIP 61443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61443
Kewanee (61443)
14,214 residents
- 61434 3,312
Galva (61434)
3,312 residents
- 61235 1,391
Atkinson (61235)
1,391 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61443 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61235
Atkinson (61235)
$61,932 median income
- 61434
Galva (61434)
$56,780 median income
- 61443
Kewanee (61443)
$52,615 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61443 ranks #3 of 3 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 61443, 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 (14,214 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 61443 in?
ZIP code 61443 (Kewanee) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61443?
ZIP code 61443 in Kewanee, IL has a population of 14,214 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61443?
The median household income in ZIP 61443 is $52,615, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61443?
The median home value in ZIP 61443 is $79,600, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61443 is White at 82.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61443?
ZIP code 61443 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 3,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61443 are: Retail trade (48), Health care and social assistance (39), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61443?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61443 decreased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 54%. 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 61443?
In ZIP code 61443, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 61443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61443 is 21.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61443?
In ZIP code 61443, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61443 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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