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 Low-density area
- $80,117
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61842 (Farmer City, IL) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.8 in 2023 to 195.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,036. The poverty rate is 7.9%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,500 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $492; owner occupancy is 88.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Witt County, so 61842 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 61842
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Farmer City, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61842.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61842?
45.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.0%
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?
$80,117
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$35,036
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61842 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Farmer City, 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)
$80,117 Top 42% higher than 58% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,232housing units
1,232
Total Housing Units
1,073
Occupied Units
159
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61752
Le Roy (61752)
4,339 residents
- 61842
Farmer City (61842)
2,984 residents
- 61854 1,438
Mansfield (61854)
1,438 residents
- 61882 713
Weldon (61882)
713 residents
- 61839 586
De Land (61839)
586 residents
- 61724 536
Bellflower (61724)
536 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61842 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61842 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61752
Le Roy (61752)
$87,591 median income
- 61854
Mansfield (61854)
$86,705 median income
- 61724
Bellflower (61724)
$81,250 median income
- 61882
Weldon (61882)
$80,139 median income
- 61842
Farmer City (61842)
$80,117 median income
- 61839
De Land (61839)
$56,389 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61842, 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 (2,984 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 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.
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