61741 ZIP Code — Forrest, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 61741 is located in Forrest, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 52.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,635 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61741

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 $158,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,688.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,635

population

52.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forrest	Acceptable
Forrest	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60921 Chatsworth (5.9 mi) 61739 Fairbury (7.2 mi) 61775 Strawn (7.7 mi) 61769 Saunemin (8.4 mi) 60929 Cullom (10.1 mi) 60959 Piper City (11.6 mi) 61731 Cropsey (12.5 mi) 61773 Sibley (12.6 mi) 60962 Roberts (14.2 mi) 61764 Pontiac (14.6 mi) 60946 Kempton (15.4 mi) 61726 Chenoa (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,635
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	52.85 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7562
Longitude	-88.4016
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,635

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$84,688

Median household income

$34,122

Per capita income

$158,400

Median home value

$647

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

570

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

125

25–34

128

35–44

106

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	487	29.8%
18 and over	1,148	70.2%
65 and over	192	11.7%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 3.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,537	90%
Hispanic or Latino	72	4.2%
Other race	61	3.6%
Two or more races	22	1.3%
Black or African American	15	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.1%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.8%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$84,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,400
Median rent / month	$647
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	26.8%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.1%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	348	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	52	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	169	25.8%
Households with children under 18	239	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	19.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	31.8%
Married	61.1%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	1.1%	4.7%
Divorced	9.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.2%
Kindergarten	33	7.2%
Elementary school	271	59.3%
High school	74	16.2%
College / grad school	60	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.8%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Retail trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Public administration 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.8%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	2.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.2%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	55.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	16.3%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,515	92.7%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,623	99.3%
Born in same state	1,623	99.3%
Born in different state	1,470	89.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	6	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	302	18.5%
Arab	112	6.9%
French	57	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	17	1%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61741

What city is ZIP code 61741 in?

ZIP code 61741 is primarily assigned to Forrest, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61741 in?

ZIP code 61741 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61741 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61741?

The median home value in ZIP code 61741 is $158,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 61741?

ZIP code 61741 has an estimated population of 1,635 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61741?

The median household income in ZIP code 61741 is $84,688, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61741 in?

ZIP code 61741 observes the CST timezone.