| ZIP Code | 61042 |
|---|---|
| City | Harmon |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 779/815 |
| Elevation | 677 ft |
| Latitude | 41.694051 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.558745 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17103 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 18.5% ▲ 85% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.5% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 192 (61.5%) |
| Some College | 25 (8%) |
| Associates | 30 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 24 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 40 (12.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,000 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $123,900 ▼ 56% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $922/mo ↑ 96% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 188 |
| Vacant Units | 18 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 188 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 18 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 61042 is located in Harmon, Illinois, within Lee County. With a population of 410, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 61042 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61042 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $123,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $922 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 61042 is primarily White (89.51%). Residents are less-educated — 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.5%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61042 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 61042 in Harmon, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 410 residents, a median household income of $70,000, and a median home value of $123,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.