PlainZIP

Metcalf, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61940

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

258
4/sq mi
$55,938
Median income
$51,300
Median home value
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Metcalf pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61940 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61940 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metcalf, Edgar County, Illinois, home to just 258 residents across 73.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61940 reports a modest median household income of $55,938 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,807. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 20.4%. The typical home here is valued at $51,300 (73% below the state average); renters pay a median of $743 monthly, and 59.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is -. To put 61940 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Edgar County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61940, Metcalf, 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

258

Population

73.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61940?

57.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$55,938

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$28,807

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

20.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61940 ranks nationally

Metcalf, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,938 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

135

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$51,300

Median Home Value

-73% vs state

$743

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61940, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$774K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61940 vs 61932 →

ZIP 61940 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 61940 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 61940 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 61940 ranks #6 of 6 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
61932 Hume, IL 456 3.2 mi
61876 Sidell, IL 800 6.8 mi
61917 Brocton, IL 591 7.7 mi
61810 Allerton, IL 361 9.1 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 9.6 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
61932 standard
Hume, IL
Pop: 456
61949 standard
Redmon, IL
Pop: 179

Related Areas

Edgar County Metcalf, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61940 in? ▼
ZIP code 61940 (Metcalf) 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 61940? ▼
ZIP code 61940 in Metcalf, IL has a population of 258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61940? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61940 is $55,938, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61940? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61940 is $51,300, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61940? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61940 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61940? ▼
ZIP code 61940 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61940? ▼
In ZIP code 61940, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 61940? ▼
In ZIP code 61940, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61940? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61940 is 3.5% 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.