61949 ZIP Code — Redmon, IL
Edgar County, Illinois
ZIP code 61949 is located in Redmon, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 1.12 square miles and serves a population of 152 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
152
population
1.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61949 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61949
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Redmon | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 152 |
| Population density | 136 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6588 |
| Longitude | -87.8535 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 217 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.9% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
152
Population
136
People per sq mi
55.7
Median age
$57,143
Median household income
$42,227
Per capita income
$73,300
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
9.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
85
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
4
2
5–9
2
4
10–14
4
5
20–24
5
4
25–34
5
5
35–44
6
11
45–54
11
15
55–59
15
7
60–64
8
11
65–74
12
4
75–84
5
1
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 13.2% |
| 18 and over | 132 | 86.8% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 23.0% |
| Median age | 55.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
3.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 147 | 93.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 5 | 3.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.9% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $57,143 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.4%
$50k–$100k
64.3%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,300 |
| Median rent / month | $675 |
| Owner occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter occupied | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 84.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 41.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.0% |
| Electricity | 20.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 38 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 8.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22 | 27.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13 | 16.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 1.90 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.7% | 6.1% |
| Married | 63.6% | 65.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| Divorced | 19.7% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
45.1%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
2.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 20.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 12 | 80.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Manufacturing
18.9%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Retail trade
11.1%
Public administration
8.9%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Wholesale trade
6.7%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.4% |
| Carpool | 11.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
11.4%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 36.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 12.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.5% |
| 65 and over | 22.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 33.6% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 144 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 147 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 147 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 119 | 78.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 29 | 19.1% |
| French | 27 | 17.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11 | 7.2% |
| Polish | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.6% |
| Internet access | 88.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61949
What city is ZIP code 61949 in?
ZIP code 61949 is primarily assigned to Redmon, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61949 in?
ZIP code 61949 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61949 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61949 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 61949 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61949?
The median home value in ZIP code 61949 is $73,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 61949?
ZIP code 61949 has an estimated population of 152 residents, with a density of 136 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 61949 in?
ZIP code 61949 observes the CST timezone.