ZIP Code 61748
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Hudson · McLean County · Illinois
- Population
- 2,782
- Median income
- $128,036
- Median home value
- $233,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.0%
- Land area
- 102.3 sq mi
27/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
Chicago
ZIP code 61748 in Hudson, Illinois has a population of 2,782. The median household income is $128,036, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $233,600, 16% below the US average. 46.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61748 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.3 square miles in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,782 residents, producing a population density of 27 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61748 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61748 sits at $128,036 (60% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,874. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $233,600 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 96.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61748 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61748 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61748.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61748, Hudson, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,782
Population
102.3
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61748?
42.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.3%
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?
$128,036
Median Household Income
+60% vs state
$52,874
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,099
Total Housing Units
1,016
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,600
Median Home Value
+22% vs state
$780
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
189
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+89%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61748 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 134 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 141 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 164 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 169 |
| 2024 | +12.0% | 189 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 44 business establishments in ZIP 61748, employing approximately 570 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,398,000.
44
Businesses
570
Employees
$36.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 22.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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