Zip code 61460: Media, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61460?

61460 is assigned to Media, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61460 in?

61460 is in Henderson County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 61460?

About 180 people live in 61460, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61460?

The median household income in 61460 is $76,607.

Q: What zip codes are near 61460?

The closest zip codes to 61460 are 61471, 61478, 61480, 61418, 61473.

Residential delivery areaHenderson CountyCentral Time

Population

180

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$77K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

31 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61460

61460 is a rural zip code in Media, Illinois (Henderson County), covering 31 sq mi of land. About 180 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 39.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $76,607 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $96,800, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 92% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.9 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.

How 61460 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 180 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate91.8%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%173rd of 1,338 in IL
Government workers18.5%
79th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%327th of 1,340 in IL
Average commute30.9 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min305th of 1,317 in IL
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%785th of 1,342 in IL
Median age39.1
50th
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39948th of 1,342 in IL
Median household income$76,607
46th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390632nd of 1,316 in IL
Median earnings per worker$46,346
44th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895713th of 1,336 in IL
Residents under 1821.1%
41st
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%786th of 1,342 in IL
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%1,029th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate6.7%
23rd
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%923rd of 1,339 in IL
Per capita income$30,272
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · IL $46,4061,092nd of 1,341 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.8%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%972nd of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy2.7%
8th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%1,187th of 1,338 in IL
Diversity index8.5
3rd
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,044th of 1,342 in IL
Median home value$96,800
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,3001,105th of 1,311 in IL
Broadband access76.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · IL 90.8%1,227th of 1,338 in IL
Population180
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,299th of 1,342 in IL
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,326th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,287th of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,284th of 1,340 in IL
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,306th of 1,341 in IL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,178th of 1,342 in IL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%1,231st of 1,291 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,100th of 1,340 in IL
Healthcare workers1.1%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,298th of 1,340 in IL
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%1,312th of 1,340 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.227
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.4811,321st of 1,336 in IL

Measure	61460	Henderson	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Homeownership rateStrength	91.8%	81.1%	67.1%	65.2%	97th	173rd of 1,338
Government workers	18.5%	18.7%	13.3%	14.5%	79th	327th of 1,340
Average commute	30.9 min	26.1 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	78th	305th of 1,317
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	27.6%	17%	17.2%	63rd	785th of 1,342
Median age	39.1	50.2	39	38.9	50th	948th of 1,342
Median household income	$76,607	$62,227	$83,390	$80,734	46th	632nd of 1,316
Median earnings per worker	$46,346	$44,245	$51,895	$49,666	44th	713th of 1,336
Residents under 18	21.1%	18.5%	21.8%	22%	41st	786th of 1,342
Veterans	4.2%	9.4%	4.8%	6.2%	28th	1,029th of 1,342
Poverty rate	6.7%	13.9%	11.8%	12.5%	23rd	923rd of 1,339
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,272	$32,931	$46,406	$44,673	20th	1,092nd of 1,341
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.8%	20.6%	37.8%	35.7%	11th	972nd of 1,340
Housing vacancy	2.7%	19.7%	7.7%	10.1%	8th	1,187th of 1,338
Diversity index	8.5	12.1	60.5	61.4	3rd	1,044th of 1,342
Median home value	$96,800	$104,400	$263,300	$332,700	2nd	1,105th of 1,311
Broadband accessWeakness	76.7%	84%	90.8%	91%	2nd	1,227th of 1,338
Population	180	6,193	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	1,299th of 1,342
Population density	6/sq mi	16/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	1,326th of 1,342
Work from home	0%	4.2%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	1,287th of 1,339
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.8%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	1,284th of 1,340
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	2.6%	6.9%	8.4%	1st	1,306th of 1,341
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.6%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,178th of 1,342
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	32.3%	47.9%	51.1%	1st	1,231st of 1,291
Tech workers	0%	1.5%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,100th of 1,340
Healthcare workers	1.1%	7.8%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	1,298th of 1,340
Self-employed workers	0%	10.8%	8.8%	10%	1st	1,312th of 1,340
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.227	0.392	0.481	0.483	1st	1,321st of 1,336

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

10%

Under 5

11%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

17%

35–44

14%

45–54

12%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.1

Under 18

21.1%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

8.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

44.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 73
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 74%
Married couples: 65.8%
Living alone: 23.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 66% / 34%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

11%

$25–50k

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

34%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

61460

$76,607

Henderson Co.

$62,227

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,272

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.227

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61460

$96,800

Henderson Co.

$104,400

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61460

—

Henderson Co.

$764

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 75
Owner-occupied: 91.8%
Vacant: 2.7%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

98%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

15%

30–44

21%

45–59

29%

60+

Average commute

30.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

21%

Office and admin

15%

Production

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Police and fire

Management

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Food service

Education

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Industries

Manufacturing

18%

Public administration

16%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Retail

11%

Construction

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$46,346

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61460	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$46,071	$74,888
Service	$41,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$44,286	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$65,391	$49,199
Production and transportation	$47,292	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

50%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3%
Households with broadband: 76.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.8%
No internet access: 23.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Media
State: Illinois
County: Henderson County
Center point: 40.7216° N, 90.8277° W
Land area: 31 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Media5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 61460

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61471	Raritan, IL	1.8 mi	134	$68,750	$87,500
61478	Smithshire, IL	4.3 mi	420	$75,625	$103,600
61480	Stronghurst, IL	4.5 mi	1,236	$58,750	$117,600
61418	Biggsville, IL	8.9 mi	575	$84,375	$99,200
61473	Roseville, IL	9.4 mi	1,279	$60,833	$108,100
61475	Sciota, IL	9.5 mi	180	$85,000	$141,100
61447	Kirkwood, IL	11 mi	1,020	$82,583	$95,900
61425	Carman, IL	11 mi	672	$62,708	$91,000
61454	Lomax, IL	11 mi	579	$51,000	$83,100
61420	Blandinsville, IL	12 mi	968	$69,375	$91,300
61437	Gladstone, IL	12 mi	549	$66,000	$131,300
61450	La Harpe, IL	13 mi	1,812	$59,688	$94,700

Questions about 61460

What city is zip code 61460?

61460 is assigned to Media, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61460 in?

61460 is in Henderson County, Illinois.

What is the population of 61460?

About 180 people live in 61460, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61460 in?

61460 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61460?

The median household income in 61460 is $76,607.

What zip codes are near 61460?

The closest zip codes to 61460 are 61471, 61478, 61480, 61418, 61473.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61460, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.