PlainZIP

Hume, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61932

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

456
8/sq mi
$64,583
Median income
$89,400
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hume pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61932 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61932 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hume, Edgar County, Illinois, home to just 456 residents across 55.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61932 reports a modest median household income of $64,583 (19% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,584. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $89,400 (53% below the state average), median rent at $854 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Edgar County, letting you compare 61932 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 →

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 61932, Hume, 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

456

Population

55.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61932?

42.8

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$64,583

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$37,584

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61932 ranks nationally

Hume, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,583 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

279

Total Housing Units

254

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$89,400

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 61932, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $700,000.

5

Businesses

27

Employees

$700K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 60.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61932 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 61932 ranks #6 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 61932 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 61932 ranks #4 of 8 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
61940 Metcalf, IL 258 3.2 mi
61917 Brocton, IL 591 6.3 mi
61942 Newman, IL 1,202 6.8 mi
61876 Sidell, IL 800 7.4 mi
61810 Allerton, IL 361 8.0 mi
61816 Broadlands, IL 509 10.5 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Edgar County

61944 standard
Paris, IL
Pop: 12,908
61924 standard
Chrisman, IL
Pop: 2,449
61933 standard
Kansas, IL
Pop: 1,141
61917 standard
Brocton, IL
Pop: 591
61940 standard
Metcalf, IL
Pop: 258
61949 standard
Redmon, IL
Pop: 179

Related Areas

Edgar County Hume, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61932 in? ▼
ZIP code 61932 (Hume) 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 61932? ▼
ZIP code 61932 in Hume, IL has a population of 456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61932? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61932 is $64,583, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61932? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61932 is $89,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61932? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61932 is White at 97.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61932? ▼
ZIP code 61932 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61932? ▼
In ZIP code 61932, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 61932? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61932 is 23.7 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 61932? ▼
In ZIP code 61932, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61932? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61932 is 16.2% 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.