| ZIP Code | 61748 |
|---|---|
| City | Hudson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 761 ft |
| Latitude | 40.622397 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.996779 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 1.5% ▼ 85% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.7% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 383 (21.7%) |
| Some College | 127 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 295 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 170 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 779 (44.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,690 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $223,700 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,146/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,108 |
| Vacant Units | 150 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 150 |
| Owner Occupied | 98.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 61748 is located in Hudson, Illinois, within McLean County. With a population of 2,612, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 61748 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,690 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61748 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $223,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,146 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 98.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 61748 is primarily White (94.56%). Residents are well-educated — 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.5%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61748 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61748 in Hudson, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,612 residents, a median household income of $125,690, and a median home value of $223,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.