La Harpe, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61450
Hancock County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,742
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $94,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Harpe 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
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61450 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61450 covers 217.8 square miles in La Harpe, Hancock County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,742 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61450 reports a modest median household income of $59,688 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,527. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $94,700 (51% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hancock County, so 61450 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 61450
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Harpe, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61450.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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 61450, La Harpe, 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
1,742
Population
217.8
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61450?
43.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$59,688
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$30,527
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61450 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
La Harpe, 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)
$59,688 21st percentile higher than 21% 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
874housing units
874
Total Housing Units
797
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$94,700
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$764
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 61450, employing approximately 148 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,751,000.
31
Businesses
148
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 29.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 61450 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62330
Dallas City (62330)
1,769 residents
- 61450
La Harpe (61450)
1,742 residents
- 61480
Stronghurst (61480)
1,324 residents
- 61420
Blandinsville (61420)
1,067 residents
- 61454
Lomax (61454)
725 residents
- 61471 140
Raritan (61471)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61450 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61450 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61420
Blandinsville (61420)
$69,375 median income
- 61471
Raritan (61471)
$68,750 median income
- 62330
Dallas City (62330)
$61,042 median income
- 61450
La Harpe (61450)
$59,688 median income
- 61480
Stronghurst (61480)
$58,750 median income
- 61454
Lomax (61454)
$51,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61450 ranks #4 of 6 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 61450, 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 (1,742 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 61450 in?
ZIP code 61450 (La Harpe) is located in Hancock County, Illinois. Hancock County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hancock-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61450?
ZIP code 61450 in La Harpe, IL has a population of 1,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61450?
The median household income in ZIP 61450 is $59,688, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61450?
The median home value in ZIP 61450 is $94,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61450?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61450 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61450?
ZIP code 61450 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61450?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61450 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Finance and insurance (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61450?
In ZIP code 61450, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% 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 61450?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61450 is 28.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61450?
In ZIP code 61450, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61450?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61450 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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