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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
$52,615
Median income
$79,600
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 252.5 square miles in Kewanee, Henry County, Illinois. The area is home to 14,214 residents, producing a population density of 56 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 61443 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61443 sits at $52,615 (34% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,205. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $79,600 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 70.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61443 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 61443 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61443

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61443.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61443, Kewanee, 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

14,214

Population

252.5

Area (sq mi)

56

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61443?

44.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 82.3%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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

$33,205

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61443 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,615 18th percentile higher than 18% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,690

Total Housing Units

5,990

Occupied Units

700

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$79,600

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61443 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61443 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 61443 ranks #3 of 3 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
61434 Galva, IL 3,312 7.7 mi
61235 Atkinson, IL 1,391 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

61254 standard
Geneseo, IL
Pop: 11,414
61241 standard
Colona, IL
Pop: 7,124
61273 standard
Orion, IL
Pop: 3,316
61434 standard
Galva, IL
Pop: 3,312
61238 standard
Cambridge, IL
Pop: 3,247
61235 standard
Atkinson, IL
Pop: 1,391

Related Areas

Henry County Kewanee, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Kewanee, IL

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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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