61542 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to LEWISTOWN, IL 61542

61542 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Lewistown, Illinois. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $76,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Canton area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $49,664/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 61542 is $42,930.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 61542 earn an average of $31,605/year. Women earn only $15,615/year.

1,744 people in 61542 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 61542? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.9 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 1,864 men and 1,930 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,450 people (out of the 3,794 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,634 homes, and 114 businesses every day. 74 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

61542 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Bursa, Turkey!) and -90 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 568 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 3,794
  • White Population: 3,750
  • Black Population: 31
  • Hispanic Population: 50
  • Asian Population: 8
  • Hawaiian Population: 1
  • Indian Population: 16
  • Male Population: 1,864
  • Female Population: 1,930
  • Median Age: 45
  • Median Age of Males: 44
  • Median Age of Females: 46
  • Geography

  • Region: Midwest
  • Division: East North Central
  • State: Illinois
  • CBSA Type: Micropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Canton IL
  • County: Fulton
  • City: Lewistown
  • Longitude: -90.0
  • Latitude: 40.4
  • Elevation: 568 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 309
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,653
  • Drive alone: 1,332
  • Carpool: 224
  • Public transit: 7
  • Ride bikes or walk: 74

  • Average commute time: 27.9 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 155
  •    5 - 9: 335
  •    10 - 14: 160
  •    15 - 19: 135
  •    20 - 24: 215
  •    25 - 29: 71
  •    30 - 34: 128
  •    35 - 39: 22
  •    40 - 44: 50
  •    45 - 59: 184
  •    60 - 89: 141
  •    90 plus: 57
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $76,500
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,716
  • Businesses: 76
  • Employees: 434
  • Annual Payroll: $11,319,000
  • Average Family Income: $49,664
  • Median Family Income: $34,688
  • Average Income for Men: $31,605
  • Average Income for Women: $15,615
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 057
  • State FIPS Code: 17

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Schools in 61542 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Lewistown Elementary School
15501 E Ave L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Middle Schools
Central Elementary
15501 E Ave L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
High Schools
Lewistown High School
15205 N State 100hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
New Horizons
315 S Illinois
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 61542 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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