Newman, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61942
Douglas County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,202
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $76,884
- Median income Near-median income area
- $110,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newman pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61942 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61942 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newman, Douglas County, Illinois, home to just 1,202 residents across 182.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61942 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,884 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,840. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,400 (42% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $833; owner occupancy is 88.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Douglas County, so 61942 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 61942
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newman, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61942.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 61942, Newman, 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
1,202
Population
182.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61942?
51.7
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$76,884
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$37,840
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61942 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Newman, 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)
$76,884 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
575housing units
575
Total Housing Units
505
Occupied Units
70
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$833
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 61942, employing approximately 184 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,168,000.
30
Businesses
184
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 61942 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61956
Villa Grove (61956)
2,909 residents
- 61942
Newman (61942)
1,202 residents
- 61919 813
Camargo (61919)
813 residents
- 61917 591
Brocton (61917)
591 residents
- 61930 515
Hindsboro (61930)
515 residents
- 61816 509
Broadlands (61816)
509 residents
- 61932 456
Hume (61932)
456 residents
- 61810 361
Allerton (61810)
361 residents
- 61852 261
Longview (61852)
261 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61942 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61942 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61810
Allerton (61810)
$90,625 median income
- 61919
Camargo (61919)
$87,188 median income
- 61930
Hindsboro (61930)
$79,531 median income
- 61942
Newman (61942)
$76,884 median income
- 61956
Villa Grove (61956)
$75,125 median income
- 61816
Broadlands (61816)
$70,833 median income
- 61932
Hume (61932)
$64,583 median income
- 61917
Brocton (61917)
$62,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61942 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61941 | Murdock, IL | 57 | 3.6 mi |
| 61816 | Broadlands, IL | 509 | 7.4 mi |
| 61932 | Hume, IL | 456 | 6.8 mi |
| 61852 | Longview, IL | 261 | 7.1 mi |
| 61919 | Camargo, IL | 813 | 7.5 mi |
| 61956 | Villa Grove, IL | 2,909 | 7.7 mi |
| 61810 | Allerton, IL | 361 | 8.5 mi |
| 61917 | Brocton, IL | 591 | 9.0 mi |
| 61930 | Hindsboro, IL | 515 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61942, 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 (1,202 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 61942 in?
ZIP code 61942 (Newman) 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 61942?
ZIP code 61942 in Newman, IL has a population of 1,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61942?
The median household income in ZIP 61942 is $76,884, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61942?
The median home value in ZIP 61942 is $110,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61942?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61942 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61942?
ZIP code 61942 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61942?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61942 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Finance and insurance (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61942?
In ZIP code 61942, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 61942?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61942 is 35.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61942?
In ZIP code 61942, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61942?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61942 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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