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 Moderate-density area
- $48,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 38.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61455 (Macomb, IL) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 146.3 in 2023 to 157.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,549. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,100 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $768; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in McDonough County, so 61455 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 61455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Macomb, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61455.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61455?
30.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
3.7%
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?
$48,679
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$31,549
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61455 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Macomb, 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)
$48,679 8th percentile higher than 8% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,735housing units
8,735
Total Housing Units
7,620
Occupied Units
1,115
Vacant Units
1.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,100
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61455
Macomb (61455)
22,086 residents
- 61422 3,416
Bushnell (61422)
3,416 residents
- 61440 766
Industry (61440)
766 residents
- 61438 760
Good Hope (61438)
760 residents
- 61411 378
Adair (61411)
378 residents
- 61416 235
Bardolph (61416)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61438
Good Hope (61438)
$68,516 median income
- 61422
Bushnell (61422)
$68,207 median income
- 61440
Industry (61440)
$66,786 median income
- 61455
Macomb (61455)
$48,679 median income
- 61416
Bardolph (61416)
$28,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61455, 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 (22,086 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 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.
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