61929 ZIP Code — Hammond, IL

Piatt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61929 is located in Hammond, Illinois, within Piatt County. It covers approximately 39.33 square miles and serves a population of 639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61929

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 $102,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,750. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

639

population

39.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hammond	Acceptable
Hammond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61813 Bement (6.1 mi) 61913 Atwood (6.8 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (8.2 mi) 61937 Lovington (8.3 mi) 61911 Arthur (11.9 mi) 61851 Ivesdale (12.6 mi) 61925 Dalton City (13.4 mi) 61830 Cisco (14.6 mi) 61872 Sadorus (14.6 mi) 61856 Monticello (14.7 mi) 62501 Argenta (14.8 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	639
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	39.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8239
Longitude	-88.5906
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	49.1%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

639

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$62,750

Median household income

$30,349

Per capita income

$102,200

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

23.6%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

18.7%

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	151	23.6%
18 and over	488	76.4%
65 and over	152	23.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Asian 0.9%

Two or more races 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	629	98.4%
Asian	6	0.9%
Two or more races	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.5%	4.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 21.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	21.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$62,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 19.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,200
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	35.8%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.2%
Electricity	14.0%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	34	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	51	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	65	21.7%
Households with children under 18	66	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	37.5%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	21.2%
Married	59.2%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	10.2%	18.4%
Divorced	12.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	7.9%
Elementary school	86	61.4%
High school	28	20.0%
College / grad school	15	10.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.9%

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Professional & management 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Retail trade 8.3%

Public administration 6.4%

Construction 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Other services 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	8.3%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.1

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 9.9%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.1%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	608	95.1%
Spanish	6	1.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	631	98.7%
Born in same state	623	97.5%
Born in different state	533	83.4%
Foreign born	8	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	9.2%
French	57	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	8.5%
Polish	35	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61929

What city is ZIP code 61929 in?

ZIP code 61929 is primarily assigned to Hammond, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61929 in?

ZIP code 61929 falls within Piatt County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61929 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61929 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61929 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61929 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61929 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61929?

The median home value in ZIP code 61929 is $102,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61929 in?

ZIP code 61929 observes the CST timezone.