Woodhull, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61490
Henry County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,091
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $65,625
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodhull pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61490 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61490 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois, home to just 1,091 residents across 102.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61490 reports a modest median household income of $65,625 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,875. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 1.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $158,000 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $629; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Henry County, so 61490 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 61490
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodhull, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61490.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 61490, Woodhull, 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
1,091
Population
102.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61490?
50.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.1%
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?
$65,625
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$43,875
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61490 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Woodhull, 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)
$65,625 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
590housing units
590
Total Housing Units
509
Occupied Units
81
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,000
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$629
Median Rent
1950
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 61490, employing approximately 299 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,865,000.
33
Businesses
299
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 12.1% |
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 61490 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61238
Cambridge (61238)
3,247 residents
- 61262 1,188
Lynn Center (61262)
1,188 residents
- 61490 1,091
Woodhull (61490)
1,091 residents
- 61413 1,075
Alpha (61413)
1,075 residents
- 61467 1,048
Oneida (61467)
1,048 residents
- 61414 854
Altona (61414)
854 residents
- 61472 648
Rio (61472)
648 residents
- 61419 128
Bishop Hill (61419)
128 residents
- 61468 104
Ophiem (61468)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61490 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61490 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61467
Oneida (61467)
$88,472 median income
- 61262
Lynn Center (61262)
$86,250 median income
- 61472
Rio (61472)
$76,500 median income
- 61413
Alpha (61413)
$73,125 median income
- 61490
Woodhull (61490)
$65,625 median income
- 61238
Cambridge (61238)
$64,583 median income
- 61419
Bishop Hill (61419)
$56,429 median income
- 61414
Altona (61414)
$48,929 median income
- 61468
Ophiem (61468)
$42,969 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61490 ranks #5 of 9 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 61490, 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 (1,091 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 61490 in?
ZIP code 61490 (Woodhull) 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 61490?
ZIP code 61490 in Woodhull, IL has a population of 1,091 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61490?
The median household income in ZIP 61490 is $65,625, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61490?
The median home value in ZIP 61490 is $158,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61490?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61490 is White at 93.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61490?
ZIP code 61490 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61490?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61490 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61490?
In ZIP code 61490, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 61490?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61490 is 24.6 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 61490?
In ZIP code 61490, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61490?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61490 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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