Stronghurst, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61480
Henderson County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,324
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stronghurst pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61480 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61480 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stronghurst, Henderson County, Illinois, home to just 1,324 residents across 165.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61480 reports a modest median household income of $58,750 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,275. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,600 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 75.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henderson County, so 61480 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 61480
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stronghurst, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61480.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 61480, Stronghurst, 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
1,324
Population
165.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61480?
48.0
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$58,750
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$32,275
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61480 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Stronghurst, 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)
$58,750 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
688housing units
688
Total Housing Units
536
Occupied Units
152
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,600
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 61480, employing approximately 250 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,199,000.
31
Businesses
250
Employees
$9.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 19.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 61480 vs 61460 →
ZIP 61480 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61450
La Harpe (61450)
1,742 residents
- 61480
Stronghurst (61480)
1,324 residents
- 61437
Gladstone (61437)
818 residents
- 61454
Lomax (61454)
725 residents
- 61418 673
Biggsville (61418)
673 residents
- 61425 483
Carman (61425)
483 residents
- 61460 291
Media (61460)
291 residents
- 61471 140
Raritan (61471)
140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61480 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61480 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61418
Biggsville (61418)
$84,375 median income
- 61460
Media (61460)
$76,607 median income
- 61471
Raritan (61471)
$68,750 median income
- 61437
Gladstone (61437)
$66,000 median income
- 61425
Carman (61425)
$62,708 median income
- 61450
La Harpe (61450)
$59,688 median income
- 61480
Stronghurst (61480)
$58,750 median income
- 61454
Lomax (61454)
$51,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61480 ranks #7 of 8 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 61480, 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 (1,324 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 61480 in?
ZIP code 61480 (Stronghurst) 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 61480?
ZIP code 61480 in Stronghurst, IL has a population of 1,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61480?
The median household income in ZIP 61480 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61480?
The median home value in ZIP 61480 is $117,600, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61480?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61480 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61480?
ZIP code 61480 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 250 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61480?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61480 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Finance and insurance (5), Wholesale trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61480?
In ZIP code 61480, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61480?
In ZIP code 61480, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61480?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61480 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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