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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
$88,538
Median income
$143,200
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,230. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $143,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $710 per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 61910 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 61910

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcola, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61910.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61910?

35.6

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%

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?

$88,538

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$31,230

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

15.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61910 ranks nationally

Arcola, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,538 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,547

Total Housing Units

1,440

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$143,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61910 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 61910 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 61910 ranks the highest of 3 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
61953 Tuscola, IL 6,216 8.7 mi
61931 Humboldt, IL 1,255 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

61953 standard
Tuscola, IL
Pop: 6,216
61911 standard
Arthur, IL
Pop: 4,860
61956 standard
Villa Grove, IL
Pop: 2,909
61913 standard
Atwood, IL
Pop: 1,684
61943 standard
Oakland, IL
Pop: 1,637
61942 standard
Newman, IL
Pop: 1,202

Related Areas

Douglas County Arcola, IL Illinois

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.

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