61842 ZIP Code — Farmer City, IL

Dewitt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61842 is located in Farmer City, Illinois, within Dewitt County. It covers approximately 110.39 square miles and serves a population of 2,434 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61842

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 $151,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,474. 31% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,434

population

110.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61842 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61842

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61842. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmer City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61735 Dewitt (4.7 mi) 61752 Le Roy (7 mi) 61736 Downs (9.3 mi) 61839 De Land (9.7 mi) 61882 Weldon (10.4 mi) 61722 Arrowsmith (11.3 mi) 61854 Mansfield (11.4 mi) 61777 Wapella (12.1 mi) 61724 Bellflower (12.9 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (13.6 mi) 61745 Heyworth (13.9 mi) 61727 Clinton (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,434
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	110.39 sq mi
Water area	1.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.2538
Longitude	-88.7472
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,434

Population

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

$71,474

Median household income

$37,106

Per capita income

$151,100

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,007

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

35–44

124

215

45–54

225

126

55–59

132

106

60–64

112

134

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	17.6%
18 and over	2,005	82.4%
65 and over	486	20.0%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Asian 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,417	99.3%
Asian	9	0.4%
Two or more races	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.3%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$71,474

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 26.8%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,100
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	28.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.8%
Electricity	10.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	552	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	44	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	154	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	240	24.2%
Households with children under 18	170	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	33.6%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	16.8%
Married	59.4%	60.6%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	1.0%	8.7%
Divorced	12.8%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.4%
Kindergarten	13	3.2%
Elementary school	179	43.7%
High school	136	33.2%
College / grad school	72	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Retail trade 14.6%

Other services 7.9%

Construction 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Professional & management 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	22.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 18.4%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 25.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.8%
Retirement income	23.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.7%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,350	96.5%
Spanish	9	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,425	99.6%
Born in same state	2,425	99.6%
Born in different state	1,837	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.4%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	306	12.6%
Italian	269	11.1%
Arab	254	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	2.1%
Polish	37	1.5%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61842

What city is ZIP code 61842 in?

ZIP code 61842 is primarily assigned to Farmer City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61842 in?

ZIP code 61842 falls within Dewitt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61842 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61842?

The median home value in ZIP code 61842 is $151,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61842?

ZIP code 61842 has an estimated population of 2,434 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61842?

The median household income in ZIP code 61842 is $71,474, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61842 in?

ZIP code 61842 observes the CST timezone.