PlainZIP

La Fayette, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61449

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

512
5/sq mi
$51,635
Median income
$66,100
Median home value
12.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61449 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61449 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Fayette, Stark County, Illinois, home to just 512 residents across 96.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61449 reports a modest median household income of $51,635 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,708. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $66,100 for a typical home value (66% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 94.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Stark County, letting you compare 61449 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 61449, La Fayette, 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

512

Population

96.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61449?

50.9

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$51,635

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$46,708

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61449 ranks nationally

La Fayette, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,635 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.1%

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

What does housing look like?

218

Total Housing Units

205

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.1%
Renter 5.9%

$66,100

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 61449, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $290,000.

5

Businesses

10

Employees

$290K

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 61449 vs 61483 →

ZIP 61449 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 61449 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 61449 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 61449 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
61483 Toulon, IL 1,961 5.3 mi
61434 Galva, IL 3,312 6.8 mi
61451 Laura, IL 393 10.1 mi
61485 Victoria, IL 560 8.0 mi
61419 Bishop Hill, IL 128 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

61491 standard
Wyoming, IL
Pop: 2,197
61483 standard
Toulon, IL
Pop: 1,961
61421 standard
Bradford, IL
Pop: 1,392
61479 standard
Speer, IL
Pop: 165
61426 standard
Castleton, IL
Pop: 107

Related Areas

Stark County La Fayette, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61449 in? ▼
ZIP code 61449 (La Fayette) is located in Stark County, Illinois. Stark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stark-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61449? ▼
ZIP code 61449 in La Fayette, IL has a population of 512 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61449 is $51,635, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61449 is $66,100, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61449 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61449? ▼
ZIP code 61449 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61449? ▼
In ZIP code 61449, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.1% 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 61449? ▼
In ZIP code 61449, approximately 94.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61449 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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