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Macomb, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61455

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

22,086
50/sq mi
$48,679
Median income
$120,100
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Macomb pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61455 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, with 22,086 residents across 442.6 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61455 reports a modest median household income of $48,679 (39% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,549. Local economic indicators show a 22.4% poverty rate alongside 9.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $120,100 (37% below the state average), median rent at $768 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing McDonough County, letting you compare 61455 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macomb, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61455.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61455, Macomb, 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

22,086

Population

442.6

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61455?

30.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$48,679

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$31,549

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61455 ranks nationally

Macomb, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,679 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,735

Total Housing Units

7,620

Occupied Units

1,115

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.9%
Renter 45.1%

$120,100

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1969

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61455 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 125
2021 +4.0% 130
2022 +5.0% 137
2023 +7.0% 146
2024 +7.7% 158

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 441 business establishments in ZIP 61455, employing approximately 6,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $295,403,000.

441

Businesses

6,859

Employees

$295.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 63 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 59 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 55 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.4%
Finance and insurance 34 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.4%
Construction 19 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 13 3.0%
Wholesale trade 12 2.7%
Information 10 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 61455 vs 61438 →

ZIP 61455 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 61455 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 61455 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 61455 ranks #4 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
61438 Good Hope, IL 760 10.2 mi
61416 Bardolph, IL 235 6.5 mi
61411 Adair, IL 378 8.2 mi
61440 Industry, IL 766 9.4 mi
61422 Bushnell, IL 3,416 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in McDonough County

61422 standard
Bushnell, IL
Pop: 3,416
62326 standard
Colchester, IL
Pop: 2,478
61420 standard
Blandinsville, IL
Pop: 1,067
61440 standard
Industry, IL
Pop: 766
61438 standard
Good Hope, IL
Pop: 760
61470 standard
Prairie City, IL
Pop: 547

Related Areas

McDonough County Macomb, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61455 in? ▼
ZIP code 61455 (Macomb) is located in McDonough County, Illinois. McDonough County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcdonough-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61455? ▼
ZIP code 61455 in Macomb, IL has a population of 22,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61455 is $48,679, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61455 is $120,100, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61455 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61455? ▼
ZIP code 61455 has 441 business establishments employing approximately 6,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61455 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (63), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61455? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61455 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 61455? ▼
In ZIP code 61455, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 61455? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61455 is 16.0 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 61455? ▼
In ZIP code 61455, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61455 is 22.4% 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.