Zip code 61425: Carman, Illinois
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 61425
61425 is a rural zip code in Carman, Illinois (Henderson County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 672 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 49.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $62,708 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,000, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $701 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; sales; and office and administrative support.
How 61425 compares
- Median age49.194thU.S. 38.9 · IL 39216th of 1,342 in IL
- Housing vacancy18.5%92ndU.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%179th of 1,338 in IL
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%178th of 1,340 in IL
- Government workers22.2%90thU.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%185th of 1,340 in IL
- Broadband access95.1%77thU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%186th of 1,338 in IL
- Uninsured rate8.3%61stU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%239th of 1,341 in IL
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%690th of 1,342 in IL
- Median earnings per worker$49,75055thU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895529th of 1,336 in IL
- Homeownership rate69.8%53rdU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,074th of 1,338 in IL
- 43rdU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%431st of 1,291 in IL
- 38thU.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%788th of 1,340 in IL
- Per capita income$33,77930thU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406905th of 1,341 in IL
- Poverty rate7.5%28thU.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%841st of 1,339 in IL
- Median household income$62,70825thU.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390955th of 1,316 in IL
- 23rdU.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,186th of 1,342 in IL
- Work from home7.5%19thU.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%788th of 1,339 in IL
- 18thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%806th of 1,340 in IL
- Residents under 1817.9%18thU.S. 22% · IL 21.8%1,047th of 1,342 in IL
- Tech workers1.2%17thU.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%688th of 1,340 in IL
- 17thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481794th of 1,336 in IL
- Population density20/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,012th of 1,342 in IL
- 3rdU.S. $1,413 · IL $1,2741,022nd of 1,170 in IL
- Average commute16.4 min3rdStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min1,272nd of 1,317 in IL
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,074th of 1,342 in IL
- Median home value$91,0002ndU.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,146th of 1,311 in IL
- Population6721stU.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,030th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,088th of 1,342 in IL
- 1stU.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,219th of 1,340 in IL
| Measure | 61425 | Henderson | IL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in IL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 50.2 | 39 | 38.9 | 216th of 1,342 | |
| Housing vacancy | 18.5% | 19.7% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 179th of 1,338 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 178th of 1,340 | |
| Government workers | 22.2% | 18.7% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 185th of 1,340 | |
| Broadband access | 95.1% | 84% | 90.8% | 91% | 186th of 1,338 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.3% | 2.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 239th of 1,341 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 9.4% | 4.8% | 6.2% | 690th of 1,342 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $49,750 | $44,245 | $51,895 | $49,666 | 529th of 1,336 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 81.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% | 1,074th of 1,338 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49% | 32.3% | 47.9% | 51.1% | 431st of 1,291 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.7% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 788th of 1,340 | |
| Per capita income | $33,779 | $32,931 | $46,406 | $44,673 | 905th of 1,341 | |
| Poverty rate | 7.5% | 13.9% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 841st of 1,339 | |
| Median household income | $62,708 | $62,227 | $83,390 | $80,734 | 955th of 1,316 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 12.9% | 27.6% | 17% | 17.2% | 1,186th of 1,342 | |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 4.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% | 788th of 1,339 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.9% | 20.6% | 37.8% | 35.7% | 806th of 1,340 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.9% | 18.5% | 21.8% | 22% | 1,047th of 1,342 | |
| Tech workers | 1.2% | 1.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 688th of 1,340 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.394 | 0.392 | 0.481 | 0.483 | 794th of 1,336 | |
| Population density | 20/sq mi | 16/sq mi | 229/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 1,012th of 1,342 | |
| Median gross rent | $701 | $764 | $1,274 | $1,413 | 1,022nd of 1,170 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 16.4 min | 26.1 min | 27.8 min | 26.4 min | 1,272nd of 1,317 | |
| Diversity index | 7.8 | 12.1 | 60.5 | 61.4 | 1,074th of 1,342 | |
| Median home value | $91,000 | $104,400 | $263,300 | $332,700 | 1,146th of 1,311 | |
| Population | 672 | 6,193 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 | 1,030th of 1,342 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.1% | 0.6% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 1,088th of 1,342 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.6% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 10% | 1,219th of 1,340 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White96%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 268
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 60.1%
- Married couples
- 52.6%
- Living alone
- 36.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 329
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Vacant
- 18.5%
- Median year built
- 1981
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 61425 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $72,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,932 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $60,906 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $75,441 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.8%
- Households with broadband
- 95.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 66.4%
- No internet access
- 4.9%
- Without health insurance
- 8.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Carman
- State
- Illinois
- County
- Henderson County
- Center point
- 40.7593° N, 91.0401° W
- Land area
- 33 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.8 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Gulfport4% of zip
- Carman (unincorporated)1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 61425
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61454 | Lomax, IL | 5.3 mi | $51,000 |
| 61437 | Gladstone, IL | 6.6 mi | $66,000 |
| 61480 | Stronghurst, IL | 7 mi | $58,750 |
| 52601 | Burlington, IA | 8.2 mi | $60,983 |
| 52658 | Wever, IA | 11 mi | $107,679 |
| 61418 | Biggsville, IL | 11 mi | $84,375 |
| 52655 | West Burlington, IA | 11 mi | $52,500 |
| 52638 | Middletown, IA | 11 mi | $59,167 |
| 61460 | Media, IL | 11 mi | $76,607 |
| 61471 | Raritan, IL | 12 mi | $68,750 |
| 61450 | La Harpe, IL | 13 mi | $59,688 |
| 62330 | Dallas City, IL | 14 mi | $61,042 |
Questions about 61425
What city is zip code 61425?
61425 is assigned to Carman, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 61425 in?
61425 is in Henderson County, Illinois.
What is the population of 61425?
About 672 people live in 61425, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 61425 in?
61425 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 61425?
The median household income in 61425 is $62,708.
What zip codes are near 61425?
The closest zip codes to 61425 are 61454, 61437, 61480, 52601, 52658.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61425, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.