Lewistown, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61542
Fulton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,794
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,107
- Median income Near-median income area
- $116,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lewistown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61542 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61542 (Lewistown, IL) fell -6.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 61542 covers 298.7 square miles in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,794 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61542 reports a modest median household income of $69,107 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,403. Unemployment is 10.6%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,200 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $599; owner occupancy is 77.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 61542 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 61542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lewistown, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61542.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 61542, Lewistown, 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
3,794
Population
298.7
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61542?
44.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$69,107
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$34,403
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61542 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Lewistown, 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)
$69,107 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,636housing units
1,636
Total Housing Units
1,476
Occupied Units
160
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$599
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 61542, employing approximately 312 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,952,000.
60
Businesses
312
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 18.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 18.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 61542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 62644
Havana (62644)
5,385 residents
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
3,794 residents
- 61427
Cuba (61427)
2,329 residents
- 61563 526
Saint David (61563)
526 residents
- 61524 262
Dunfermline (61524)
262 residents
- 61519 233
Bryant (61519)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61542 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61524
Dunfermline (61524)
$70,000 median income
- 61542
Lewistown (61542)
$69,107 median income
- 61427
Cuba (61427)
$65,750 median income
- 62644
Havana (62644)
$57,689 median income
- 61563
Saint David (61563)
$54,583 median income
- 61519
Bryant (61519)
$37,941 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61542 ranks #2 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 61542, 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 (3,794 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 61542 in?
ZIP code 61542 (Lewistown) is located in Fulton County, Illinois. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61542?
ZIP code 61542 in Lewistown, IL has a population of 3,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61542?
The median household income in ZIP 61542 is $69,107, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61542?
The median home value in ZIP 61542 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61542?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61542 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61542?
ZIP code 61542 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61542?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61542 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61542?
In ZIP code 61542, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 61542?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61542 is 32.6 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 61542?
In ZIP code 61542, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61542?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61542 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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