61919 ZIP Code — Camargo, IL

Douglas County, Illinois

ZIP code 61919 is located in Camargo, Illinois, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 21.74 square miles and serves a population of 776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61919

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61919 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

776

population

21.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61919 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61919

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camargo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61956 Villa Grove (5.6 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (5.9 mi) 61942 Newman (6 mi) 61953 Tuscola (8.6 mi) 61943 Oakland (8.8 mi) 61852 Longview (9 mi) 61917 Brocton (11.5 mi) 61910 Arcola (11.5 mi) 61816 Broadlands (12.2 mi) 61863 Pesotum (12.6 mi) 61932 Hume (12.8 mi) 61864 Philo (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	776
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	21.74 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.7736
Longitude	-88.1249
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

776

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$34,372

Per capita income

$146,200

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

373

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	20.6%
18 and over	616	79.4%
65 and over	220	28.4%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	772	99.5%
Two or more races	4	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	29.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,200
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	17.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	25.9%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	35.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.3%
Electricity	32.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.6%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	187	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	35	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	26.5%
Households with children under 18	98	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	48.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	22.2%
Married	72.7%	52.0%
Separated	1.1%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	12.1%
Divorced	6.0%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.5%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	9.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.3%
Elementary school	77	57.9%
High school	33	24.8%
College / grad school	8	6.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Other services 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Retail trade 10.0%

Manufacturing 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Public administration 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Construction 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 5.2%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 4.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	33.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.6%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	13.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	747	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	774	99.7%
Born in same state	774	99.7%
Born in different state	684	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	97	12.5%
French	90	11.6%
English	61	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	7%
Polish	10	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	96.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61919

What city is ZIP code 61919 in?

ZIP code 61919 is primarily assigned to Camargo, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61919 in?

ZIP code 61919 falls within Douglas County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61919 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 61919 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61919 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61919 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61919 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61919?

The median home value in ZIP code 61919 is $146,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61919 in?

ZIP code 61919 observes the CST timezone.