Oquawka, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61469
Henderson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,184
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,932
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oquawka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61469 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61469 covers 118.1 square miles in Oquawka, Henderson County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,184 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61469 reports a modest median household income of $54,932 (31% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,220. Unemployment is 16.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,400 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $445; owner occupancy is 91.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henderson County, so 61469 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 61469
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oquawka, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61469.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 61469, Oquawka, 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
2,184
Population
118.1
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61469?
58.6
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$54,932
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$31,220
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61469 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Oquawka, 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)
$54,932 15th percentile higher than 15% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,135housing units
1,135
Total Housing Units
871
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,400
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$445
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 61469, employing approximately 218 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,624,000.
30
Businesses
218
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 61469 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61469
Oquawka (61469)
2,184 residents
- 61437 818
Gladstone (61437)
818 residents
- 61453 781
Little York (61453)
781 residents
- 61442 762
Keithsburg (61442)
762 residents
- 61418 673
Biggsville (61418)
673 residents
- 61476 407
Seaton (61476)
407 residents
- 52646 376
Oakville (52646)
376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61469 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61469 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61476
Seaton (61476)
$88,264 median income
- 61418
Biggsville (61418)
$84,375 median income
- 61437
Gladstone (61437)
$66,000 median income
- 52646
Oakville (52646)
$62,500 median income
- 61453
Little York (61453)
$58,281 median income
- 61469
Oquawka (61469)
$54,932 median income
- 61442
Keithsburg (61442)
$48,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61469 ranks #6 of 7 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 61469, 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 (2,184 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 61469 in?
ZIP code 61469 (Oquawka) 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 61469?
ZIP code 61469 in Oquawka, IL has a population of 2,184 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61469?
The median household income in ZIP 61469 is $54,932, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61469?
The median home value in ZIP 61469 is $105,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61469?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61469 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61469?
ZIP code 61469 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 218 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61469?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61469 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61469?
In ZIP code 61469, 67.8% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 61469?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61469 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61469?
In ZIP code 61469, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61469?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61469 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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