61742 ZIP Code — Goodfield, IL

Woodford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61742 is located in Goodfield, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 6.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61742

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 $226,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,906. 32% 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 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61742 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,390

population

6.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Goodfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61733 Deer Creek (2.7 mi) 61729 Congerville (3.8 mi) 61530 Eureka (6.5 mi) 61732 Danvers (6.9 mi) 61755 Mackinaw (7.7 mi) 61725 Carlock (7.9 mi) 61550 Morton (8.9 mi) 61771 Secor (9.7 mi) 61571 Washington (10.8 mi) 61759 Minier (12.7 mi) 61561 Roanoke (12.8 mi) 61774 Stanford (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,390
Population density	225 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	203

Geography
Land area	6.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6182
Longitude	-89.2561
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	24.6%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	9.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,390

Population

225

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$103,906

Median household income

$40,533

Per capita income

$226,200

Median home value

$1,090

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

34.3%

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	426	30.6%
18 and over	964	69.4%
65 and over	210	15.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,366	97.4%
Two or more races	14	1%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.9%
Other race	7	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.6%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.4%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.9%	9.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	27.6%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$103,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 27.0%

$300k–$500k 25.2%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,200
Median rent / month	$1,090
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	1.0%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.4%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	30.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	46.4%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.5%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	366	74.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	55	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	59	12.1%
Households with children under 18	165	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	26.4%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	19.9%
Married	69.9%	70.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	7.2%
Divorced	4.3%	2.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 22.3%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.0%
Kindergarten	12	2.9%
Elementary school	258	63.4%
High school	101	24.8%
College / grad school	28	6.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Professional & management 14.0%

Construction 10.4%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.5%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 23.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	27.7%
High cholesterol	29.7%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	69.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,326	95.4%
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)	1,383	99.5%
Born in same state	1,383	99.5%
Born in different state	1,172	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	1	14.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	171	12.3%
Italian	71	5.1%
Arab	51	3.7%
Polish	23	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.1%
German	8	0.6%
Dutch	6	0.4%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61742

What city is ZIP code 61742 in?

ZIP code 61742 is primarily assigned to Goodfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61742 in?

ZIP code 61742 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61742 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61742 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61742 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61742?

The median household income in ZIP code 61742 is $103,906, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61742?

ZIP code 61742 has an estimated population of 1,390 residents, with a density of 225 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61742 in?

ZIP code 61742 observes the CST timezone.