PlainZIP

Ophiem, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61468

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

104
21/sq mi
$42,969
Median income
$96,800
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61468 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61468 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ophiem, Henry County, Illinois, home to just 104 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61468 reports a modest median household income of $42,969 (46% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $18,459. The poverty rate stands at 68.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $96,800 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 100.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Henry County, letting you compare 61468 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 →

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 61468, Ophiem, 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

104

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61468?

37.0

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,969

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$18,459

Per Capita Income

68.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61468 ranks nationally

Ophiem, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,969 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.6%

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

What does housing look like?

58

Total Housing Units

41

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$96,800

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61468 vs 61262 →

ZIP 61468 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 61468 ranks #9 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 61468 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 61468 ranks #9 of 9 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
61262 Lynn Center, IL 1,188 2.3 mi
61413 Alpha, IL 1,075 4.7 mi
61273 Orion, IL 3,316 7.3 mi
61465 New Windsor, IL 1,213 5.4 mi
61281 Sherrard, IL 2,597 7.4 mi
61490 Woodhull, IL 1,091 8.1 mi
61274 Osco, IL 351 9.6 mi
61466 North Henderson, IL 342 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Henry County

61443 standard
Kewanee, IL
Pop: 14,214
61254 standard
Geneseo, IL
Pop: 11,414
61241 standard
Colona, IL
Pop: 7,124
61273 standard
Orion, IL
Pop: 3,316
61434 standard
Galva, IL
Pop: 3,312
61238 standard
Cambridge, IL
Pop: 3,247

Related Areas

Henry County Ophiem, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61468 in? ▼
ZIP code 61468 (Ophiem) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61468? ▼
ZIP code 61468 in Ophiem, IL has a population of 104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61468? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61468 is $42,969, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61468? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61468 is $96,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61468? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61468 is White at 84.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61468? ▼
In ZIP code 61468, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61468? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61468 is 68.5% 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.