PlainZIP

Lomax, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61454

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

725
9/sq mi
$51,000
Median income
$83,100
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61454 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61454 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lomax, Henderson County, Illinois, home to just 725 residents across 80.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61454 reports a modest median household income of $51,000 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $23,332. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. The typical home here is valued at $83,100 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $902 monthly, and 70.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is -. To put 61454 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Henderson County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61454, Lomax, 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

725

Population

80.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61454?

34.4

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$51,000

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$23,332

Per Capita Income

30.7%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61454 ranks nationally

Lomax, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,000 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

237

Total Housing Units

196

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$83,100

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 61454, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $362,000.

7

Businesses

32

Employees

$362K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 42.9%

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 61454 vs 61425 →

ZIP 61454 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 61454 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 61454 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 61454 ranks #5 of 5 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
61425 Carman, IL 483 5.7 mi
61450 La Harpe, IL 1,742 7.7 mi
61480 Stronghurst, IL 1,324 7.0 mi
62330 Dallas City, IL 1,769 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henderson County

61469 standard
Oquawka, IL
Pop: 2,184
61480 standard
Stronghurst, IL
Pop: 1,324
61437 standard
Gladstone, IL
Pop: 818
61418 standard
Biggsville, IL
Pop: 673
61425 standard
Carman, IL
Pop: 483
61460 standard
Media, IL
Pop: 291

Related Areas

Henderson County Lomax, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61454 in? ▼
ZIP code 61454 (Lomax) is located in Henderson County, Illinois. Henderson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henderson-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61454? ▼
ZIP code 61454 in Lomax, IL has a population of 725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61454? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61454 is $51,000, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61454? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61454 is $83,100, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61454? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61454 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61454? ▼
ZIP code 61454 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61454? ▼
In ZIP code 61454, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 61454? ▼
In ZIP code 61454, 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 61454? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61454 is 30.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.