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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
$76,884
Median income
$110,400
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,840. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. Housing costs here run $110,400 for a typical home value (42% below the state average), with rent averaging $833 a month; 88.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61942, plus 6 more within Douglas County, give a clearer read than the 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 61942

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newman, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61942.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61942?

51.7

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$37,840

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61942 ranks nationally

Newman, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,884 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

575

Total Housing Units

505

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$110,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61942 ranks #2 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 61942 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 61942 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

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Tuscola, IL
Pop: 6,216
61911 standard
Arthur, IL
Pop: 4,860
61910 standard
Arcola, IL
Pop: 4,463
61956 standard
Villa Grove, IL
Pop: 2,909
61913 standard
Atwood, IL
Pop: 1,684
61943 standard
Oakland, IL
Pop: 1,637

Related Areas

Douglas County Newman, IL Illinois

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.

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