Chrisman, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61924
Edgar County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,449
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,641
- Median income Near-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chrisman pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61924 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61924 covers 376.8 square miles in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,449 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61924 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,641 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,863. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (44% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $737; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Edgar County, so 61924 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 61924
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chrisman, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61924.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 61924, Chrisman, 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
2,449
Population
376.8
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61924?
43.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.4%
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?
$76,641
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$33,863
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61924 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chrisman, 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)
$76,641 Top 48% higher than 52% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
930housing units
930
Total Housing Units
839
Occupied Units
91
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$737
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 61924, employing approximately 240 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,770,000.
24
Businesses
240
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 61924 vs 61870 →
ZIP 61924 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61924
Chrisman (61924)
2,449 residents
- 61870
Ridge Farm (61870)
1,327 residents
- 61850 671
Indianola (61850)
671 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61924 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61924 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61924
Chrisman (61924)
$76,641 median income
- 61850
Indianola (61850)
$59,375 median income
- 61870
Ridge Farm (61870)
$54,044 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61924 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 61924, 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 (2,449 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 61924 in?
ZIP code 61924 (Chrisman) is located in Edgar County, Illinois. Edgar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgar-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61924?
ZIP code 61924 in Chrisman, IL has a population of 2,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61924?
The median household income in ZIP 61924 is $76,641, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61924?
The median home value in ZIP 61924 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61924?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61924 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61924?
ZIP code 61924 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 240 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61924?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61924 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3), Finance and insurance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61924?
In ZIP code 61924, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 61924?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61924 is 22.2 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 61924?
In ZIP code 61924, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61924?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61924 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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