PlainZIP

Farmer City, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61842

De Witt County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,984
12/sq mi
$80,117
Median income
$157,500
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Farmer City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61842 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61842 covers 257.2 square miles in Farmer City, De Witt County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,984 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61842 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,117 (0% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $35,036. Poverty here runs at 7.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. Housing costs here run $157,500 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $492 a month; 88.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing De Witt County, letting you compare 61842 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 61842

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmer City, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61842.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 61842, Farmer City, 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

2,984

Population

257.2

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61842?

45.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$80,117

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$35,036

Per Capita Income

7.9%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61842 ranks nationally

Farmer City, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,117 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,232

Total Housing Units

1,073

Occupied Units

159

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$492

Median Rent

1957

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

196

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+96%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61842 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -7.8% 125
2021 +18.3% 148
2022 +11.8% 165
2023 +8.9% 180
2024 +8.9% 196

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 61842, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,703,000.

64

Businesses

419

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 10 15.6%
Retail trade 9 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.4%
Finance and insurance 6 9.4%
Wholesale trade 5 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.7%

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 61842 vs 61839 →

ZIP 61842 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61842 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61839 De Land, IL 586 7.3 mi
61854 Mansfield, IL 1,438 7.9 mi
61752 Le Roy, IL 4,339 8.3 mi
61882 Weldon, IL 713 10.0 mi
61724 Bellflower, IL 536 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in De Witt County

61727 standard
Clinton, IL
Pop: 10,015
61777 standard
Wapella, IL
Pop: 952
61882 standard
Weldon, IL
Pop: 713
61778 standard
Waynesville, IL
Pop: 683
61749 standard
Kenney, IL
Pop: 556
61735 standard
Dewitt, IL
Pop: 420

Related Areas

De Witt County Farmer City, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61842 in? ▼
ZIP code 61842 (Farmer City) is located in De Witt County, Illinois. De Witt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-witt-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61842? ▼
ZIP code 61842 in Farmer City, IL has a population of 2,984 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61842? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61842 is $80,117, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61842? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61842 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61842? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61842 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61842? ▼
ZIP code 61842 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61842? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61842 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61842? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61842 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61842? ▼
In ZIP code 61842, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 61842? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61842 is 28.6 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 61842? ▼
In ZIP code 61842, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61842? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61842 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.