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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
$76,641
Median income
$106,700
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $33,863. Poverty here runs at 14.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $106,700 (44% below the state average); renters pay a median of $737 monthly, and 72.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Edgar County, so you can benchmark 61924 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 61924

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chrisman, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61924.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61924?

43.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$33,863

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61924 ranks nationally

Chrisman, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,641 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

930

Total Housing Units

839

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$106,700

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61924 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61924 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 61924 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
61870 Ridge Farm, IL 1,327 7.6 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 10.7 mi

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Related Areas

Edgar County Chrisman, IL Illinois

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.

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