Arcola, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61910
Douglas County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,463
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,538
- Median income Above-median income area
- $143,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arcola pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61910 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 61910 (Arcola, IL) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.1 in 2023 to 191.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61910 covers 268.9 square miles in Arcola, Douglas County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,463 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61910 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,538 (11% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,230. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $143,200 (25% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $710; owner occupancy is 74.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 61910 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 61910
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcola, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61910.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 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 61910, Arcola, 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
4,463
Population
268.9
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61910?
35.6
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
10.3%
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?
$88,538
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,230
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
15.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61910 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Arcola, 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)
$88,538 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
1,547housing units
1,547
Total Housing Units
1,440
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,200
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$710
Median Rent
1976
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
191
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+91%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61910 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 145 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 151 |
| 2022 | +9.8% | 166 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 185 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 191 |
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 134 business establishments in ZIP 61910, employing approximately 1,702 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,592,000.
134
Businesses
1,702
Employees
$91.6M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 18 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
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 61910 vs 61953 →
ZIP 61910 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61953
Tuscola (61953)
6,216 residents
- 61910
Arcola (61910)
4,463 residents
- 61931 1,255
Humboldt (61931)
1,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61910 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61910 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61910
Arcola (61910)
$88,538 median income
- 61953
Tuscola (61953)
$78,214 median income
- 61931
Humboldt (61931)
$74,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61910 ranks the highest of 3 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 61910, 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 (4,463 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 61910 in?
ZIP code 61910 (Arcola) is located in Douglas County, Illinois. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61910?
ZIP code 61910 in Arcola, IL has a population of 4,463 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61910?
The median household income in ZIP 61910 is $88,538, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61910?
The median home value in ZIP 61910 is $143,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61910?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61910 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61910?
ZIP code 61910 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,702 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61910?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61910 are: Manufacturing (19), Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61910?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61910 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 61910?
In ZIP code 61910, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 61910?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61910 is 15.3 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 61910?
In ZIP code 61910, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61910?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61910 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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