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Monmouth, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61462

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

11,643
29/sq mi
$64,113
Median income
$102,900
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monmouth pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61462 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 405.7 square miles in Monmouth, Warren County, Illinois. The area is home to 11,643 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61462 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61462 sits at $64,113 (20% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,178. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $102,900 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $729 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Warren County, so you can benchmark 61462 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61462.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61462, Monmouth, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,643

Population

405.7

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61462?

36.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

9.2%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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?

$64,113

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$33,178

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

16.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61462 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,113 37th percentile higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,826

Total Housing Units

4,239

Occupied Units

587

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.5%
Renter 28.5%

$102,900

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$729

Median Rent

1956

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

+10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

170

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+70%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61462 have increased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 139
2021 -0.2% 139
2022 +7.7% 149
2023 +2.7% 154
2024 +10.6% 170

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 259 business establishments in ZIP 61462, employing approximately 4,681 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,596,000.

259

Businesses

4,681

Employees

$207.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 41 15.8%
Retail trade 38 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 33 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 32 12.4%
Construction 18 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 16 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 5.8%
Finance and insurance 14 5.4%
Wholesale trade 13 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.3%
Manufacturing 8 3.1%
Information 6 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.5%

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 61462 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 61462 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 61462 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 61462 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
61435 Gerlaw, IL 116 6.3 mi
61447 Kirkwood, IL 924 6.8 mi
61423 Cameron, IL 682 8.1 mi
61453 Little York, IL 781 8.6 mi
61412 Alexis, IL 1,321 10.7 mi
61417 Berwick, IL 259 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

61473 standard
Roseville, IL
Pop: 1,667
61412 standard
Alexis, IL
Pop: 1,321
61447 standard
Kirkwood, IL
Pop: 924
61453 standard
Little York, IL
Pop: 781
61423 standard
Cameron, IL
Pop: 682
61478 standard
Smithshire, IL
Pop: 290

Related Areas

Warren County Monmouth, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61462 in? ▼
ZIP code 61462 (Monmouth) is located in Warren County, Illinois. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61462? ▼
ZIP code 61462 in Monmouth, IL has a population of 11,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61462? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61462 is $64,113, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61462? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61462 is $102,900, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61462? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61462 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61462? ▼
ZIP code 61462 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 4,681 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61462? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61462 are: Other services (except public administration) (41), Retail trade (38), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61462? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61462 increased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 61462? ▼
In ZIP code 61462, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 61462? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61462 is 16.3 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 61462? ▼
In ZIP code 61462, approximately 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61462? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61462 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Monmouth, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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