Victoria, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61485
Knox County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 560
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,306
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Victoria pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61485 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61485 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Victoria, Knox County, Illinois, home to just 560 residents across 112.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61485 reports a modest median household income of $59,306 (26% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,074. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,100 (45% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 91.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Knox County, so 61485 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 61485
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Victoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61485.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 61485, Victoria, 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
560
Population
112.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61485?
40.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.0%
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?
$59,306
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$38,074
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61485 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Victoria, 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)
$59,306 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
170housing units
170
Total Housing Units
149
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,100
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$794
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 61485, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,948,000.
15
Businesses
80
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 20.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 20.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 61485 vs 61428 →
ZIP 61485 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61448
Knoxville (61448)
3,823 residents
- 61467 1,048
Oneida (61467)
1,048 residents
- 61428 986
Dahinda (61428)
986 residents
- 61489 900
Williamsfield (61489)
900 residents
- 61414 854
Altona (61414)
854 residents
- 61485 560
Victoria (61485)
560 residents
- 61449 512
La Fayette (61449)
512 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61485 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61485 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61489
Williamsfield (61489)
$98,125 median income
- 61467
Oneida (61467)
$88,472 median income
- 61448
Knoxville (61448)
$82,500 median income
- 61428
Dahinda (61428)
$77,143 median income
- 61485
Victoria (61485)
$59,306 median income
- 61449
La Fayette (61449)
$51,635 median income
- 61414
Altona (61414)
$48,929 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61485 ranks #5 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 61485, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 61485 in?
ZIP code 61485 (Victoria) is located in Knox County, Illinois. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61485?
ZIP code 61485 in Victoria, IL has a population of 560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61485?
The median household income in ZIP 61485 is $59,306, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61485?
The median home value in ZIP 61485 is $106,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61485?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61485 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61485?
ZIP code 61485 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61485?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61485 are: Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61485?
In ZIP code 61485, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 61485?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61485 is 28.9 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 61485?
In ZIP code 61485, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61485?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61485 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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