Wyoming, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61491
Stark County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,197
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $119,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wyoming pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61491 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61491 covers 258.5 square miles in Wyoming, Stark County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,197 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61491 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (22% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,862. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,900 (38% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 79.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Stark County, so 61491 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 61491
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wyoming, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61491.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 61491, Wyoming, 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
2,197
Population
258.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61491?
42.4
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
3.6%
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?
$62,500
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$36,862
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61491 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wyoming, 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)
$62,500 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
1,084housing units
1,084
Total Housing Units
998
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,900
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 61491, employing approximately 425 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,968,000.
50
Businesses
425
Employees
$25.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 61491 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
3,332 residents
- 61491
Wyoming (61491)
2,197 residents
- 61483
Toulon (61483)
1,961 residents
- 61421
Bradford (61421)
1,392 residents
- 61526 1,088
Edelstein (61526)
1,088 residents
- 61479 165
Speer (61479)
165 residents
- 61426 107
Castleton (61426)
107 residents
- 61424 100
Camp Grove (61424)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61491 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61491 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61479
Speer (61479)
$135,313 median income
- 61526
Edelstein (61526)
$118,393 median income
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
$101,200 median income
- 61421
Bradford (61421)
$65,833 median income
- 61483
Toulon (61483)
$63,558 median income
- 61491
Wyoming (61491)
$62,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61491 ranks #6 of 6 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 61491, 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 (2,197 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 61491 in?
ZIP code 61491 (Wyoming) is located in Stark County, Illinois. Stark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stark-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61491?
ZIP code 61491 in Wyoming, IL has a population of 2,197 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61491?
The median household income in ZIP 61491 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61491?
The median home value in ZIP 61491 is $119,900, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61491?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61491 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61491?
ZIP code 61491 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 425 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61491?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61491 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (5), Retail trade (5). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61491?
In ZIP code 61491, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 61491?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61491 is 20.8 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 61491?
In ZIP code 61491, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61491?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61491 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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