61423 ZIP Code — Cameron, IL

Warren County, Illinois

ZIP code 61423 is located in Cameron, Illinois, within Warren County. It covers approximately 42.95 square miles and serves a population of 497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61423

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,796. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61423 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

497

population

42.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cameron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61410 Abingdon (7.5 mi) 61417 Berwick (7.7 mi) 61462 Monmouth (7.8 mi) 61401 Galesburg (8.5 mi) 61412 Alexis (10.5 mi) 61430 East Galesburg (11.2 mi) 61474 Saint Augustine (11.6 mi) 61447 Kirkwood (11.7 mi) 61473 Roseville (13.6 mi) 61488 Wataga (14.1 mi) 61453 Little York (14.2 mi) 61448 Knoxville (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	497
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	42.95 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8801
Longitude	-90.5083
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	44.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

497

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$54,796

Median household income

$35,397

Per capita income

$120,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	37	7.4%
18 and over	460	92.6%
65 and over	83	16.7%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	497	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	44.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	36.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 38.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	38.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
Median income	$54,796

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 41.5%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	9.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	36.8%
1939 or earlier	36.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.6%
2 vehicles	80.0%
3 or more	6.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.6%
Electricity	12.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Wood	20.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	60	24.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	30	12.0%
Households with children under 18	32	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	23.6%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.5%	19.6%
Married	59.5%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	10.4%
Divorced	24.1%	19.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 23.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	63.8%
High school	7	12.1%
College / grad school	14	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.9%

Retail trade 19.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Transportation & utilities 13.7%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	57.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.5%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.0%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	497	100.0%
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)	497	100.0%
Born in same state	497	100.0%
Born in different state	392	78.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	58	11.7%
French	36	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	3%
Dutch	9	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61423

What city is ZIP code 61423 in?

ZIP code 61423 is primarily assigned to Cameron, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61423 in?

ZIP code 61423 falls within Warren County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61423?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61423?

18% of residents in ZIP code 61423 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61423?

The median home value in ZIP code 61423 is $120,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61423?

ZIP code 61423 has an estimated population of 497 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61423 in?

ZIP code 61423 observes the CST timezone.