| ZIP Code | 61728 |
|---|---|
| City | Colfax |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 770 ft |
| Latitude | 40.580622 |
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| Longitude | -88.622264 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 38% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 264 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 158 (18.3%) |
| Associates | 108 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 82 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 246 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,654 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $152,200 ▼ 45% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $799/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 531 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 531 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 61728 is located in Colfax, Illinois, within McLean County. With a population of 1,316, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.9 years. Economically, 61728 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,654 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61728 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $152,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $799 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 61728 is primarily White (93.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 53% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61728 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 61728 in Colfax, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,316 residents, a median household income of $93,654, and a median home value of $152,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.