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Camargo, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61919

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

813
14/sq mi
$87,188
Median income
$149,500
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61919 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61919 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camargo, Douglas County, Illinois, home to just 813 residents across 56.9 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61919 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,188 (9% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,992. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 2.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $149,500 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $550 a month; 85.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Douglas County, letting you compare 61919 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 61919

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camargo, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61919.

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 61919, Camargo, 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

813

Population

56.9

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61919?

53.0

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$87,188

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$40,992

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61919 ranks nationally

Camargo, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,188 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

389

Total Housing Units

332

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$149,500

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$550

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 61919, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,477,000.

16

Businesses

79

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 25.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 18.8%

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 61919 vs 61956 →

ZIP 61919 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 61919 ranks #5 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 61919 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 61919 ranks the highest of 7 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
61956 Villa Grove, IL 2,909 5.0 mi
61941 Murdock, IL 57 3.9 mi
61930 Hindsboro, IL 515 6.8 mi
61942 Newman, IL 1,202 7.5 mi
61852 Longview, IL 261 9.2 mi
61943 Oakland, IL 1,637 9.8 mi
61863 Pesotum, IL 814 11.5 mi
61816 Broadlands, IL 509 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

61953 standard
Tuscola, IL
Pop: 6,216
61911 standard
Arthur, IL
Pop: 4,860
61910 standard
Arcola, IL
Pop: 4,463
61956 standard
Villa Grove, IL
Pop: 2,909
61913 standard
Atwood, IL
Pop: 1,684
61943 standard
Oakland, IL
Pop: 1,637

Related Areas

Douglas County Camargo, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61919 in? ▼
ZIP code 61919 (Camargo) 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 61919? ▼
ZIP code 61919 in Camargo, IL has a population of 813 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61919? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61919 is $87,188, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61919? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61919 is $149,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61919? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61919 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61919? ▼
ZIP code 61919 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61919? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61919 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61919? ▼
In ZIP code 61919, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61919? ▼
In ZIP code 61919, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61919? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61919 is 4.7% 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.