61748 ZIP Code — Hudson, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61748 is located in Hudson, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 43.53 square miles and serves a population of 2,732 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61748

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $114,150. 30% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61748 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,732
population
43.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61748

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City Status
Hudson Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61776 Towanda (5.2 mi) 61761 Normal (5.8 mi) 61761 Normal (5.8 mi) 61790 Normal (6.4 mi) 61725 Carlock (6.8 mi) 61744 Gridley (7.8 mi) 61709 Bloomington (8.9 mi) 61710 Bloomington (8.9 mi) 61799 Bloomington (9 mi) 61753 Lexington (9.1 mi) 61791 Bloomington (9.3 mi) 61701 Bloomington (9.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,732
Population density 63 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 113
Geography
Land area 43.53 sq mi
Water area 2.17 sq mi
Latitude 40.6132
Longitude -88.9770
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 21.9% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 38.0% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 10.5% 7.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,732
Population
63
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$114,150
Median household income
$49,253
Per capita income
$210,000
Median home value
$432
Median monthly rent
95.4%
Home ownership
1.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
1,178
Housing units
43.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
80
Under 5
75
112
5–9
106
141
10–14
133
92
15–19
86
65
20–24
61
112
25–34
106
197
35–44
185
197
45–54
186
114
55–59
108
76
60–64
72
128
65–74
120
54
75–84
51
39
85+
36
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1875227.5%
18 and over1,98072.5%
65 and over42815.7%
Median age40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%
Two or more races 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Other race 0.4%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,66596.5%
Two or more races321.2%
Hispanic or Latino311.1%
Asian210.8%
Other race110.4%
Black or African American30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 21.9% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 38.0% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 10.5% 7.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.6%
$10k–$15k 0.8%
$15k–$25k 2.1%
$25k–$35k 1.9%
$35k–$50k 6.9%
$50k–$75k 18.2%
$75k–$100k 14.1%
$100k–$150k 28.5%
$150k–$200k 15.6%
$200k+ 11.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.6%
$10k–$15k0.8%
$15k–$25k2.1%
$25k–$35k1.9%
$35k–$50k6.9%
$50k–$75k18.2%
$75k–$100k14.1%
$100k–$150k28.5%
$150k–$200k15.6%
$200k+11.2%
Median income$114,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%
$50k–$100k 4.9%
$100k–$150k 17.8%
$150k–$200k 21.4%
$200k–$300k 34.8%
$300k–$500k 13.9%
$500k–$1M 4.6%
$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$210,000
Median rent / month$432
Owner occupied95.4%
Renter occupied4.6%
Vacant19.3%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.9%
2000–200912.8%
1990–199914.9%
1980–198911.7%
1970–197912.8%
1960–196919.1%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19498.0%
1939 or earlier10.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.2%
2 bedrooms19.8%
3 bedrooms47.1%
4 bedrooms23.4%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle19.7%
2 vehicles48.0%
3 or more30.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas91.5%
Electricity4.4%
Propane / LP gas3.5%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family67468.3%
Cohabiting couple313.1%
Male householder, no spouse14714.9%
Female householder, no spouse13513.7%
Households with children under 1832132.5%
Households with seniors (65+)29830.2%
Average household size2.77

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.8%18.1%
Married68.0%69.3%
Separated0.0%0.3%
Widowed1.9%7.1%
Divorced8.3%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%
Some HS, no diploma 1.5%
HS graduate 20.9%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 10.8%
Bachelor's degree 32.9%
Graduate / professional 10.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.5%
Bachelor's or higher43.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool638.0%
Kindergarten445.6%
Elementary school36145.9%
High school21827.7%
College / grad school10012.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.7%
Finance & real estate 20.9%
Retail trade 14.6%
Wholesale trade 7.4%
Professional & management 6.6%
Public administration 6.6%
Manufacturing 5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Other services 2.9%
Construction 2.4%
Agriculture & mining 0.8%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts43.3%
Service9.9%
Sales & office31.9%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation8.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.2%
Government16.4%
Self-employed1.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.2%
Carpool10.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home4.3%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)25.3

Poverty

All people 1.9%
Under 18 years 1.5%
18 and over 2.1%
Married-couple families 0.6%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.2%
Retirement income30.8%
Supplemental Security1.4%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart disease5.6%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.8%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.3%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression16.6%
Fair or poor health11.0%
Poor mental health11.6%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist68.3%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss9.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1356.8%
Disability%
Any disability7.8%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years4.4%
65 and over29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance92.2%
Public insurance20.4%
No insurance1.3%
Uninsured under 193.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,57794.3%
Spanish160.6%
Other Indo-European160.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,71099.2%
Born in same state2,68898.4%
Born in different state2,35186.1%
Foreign born220.8%
Naturalized citizen220.8%
Not a US citizen940.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian66024.2%
French38314%
Arab1254.6%
Polish321.2%
AncestryCount%
German240.9%
English140.5%
Dutch40.1%
Norwegian20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.1%
Internet access99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61748

What city is ZIP code 61748 in?

ZIP code 61748 is primarily assigned to Hudson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61748 in?

ZIP code 61748 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61748 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 61748 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61748?

The median household income in ZIP code 61748 is $114,150, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61748?

ZIP code 61748 has an estimated population of 2,732 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61748?

The median home value in ZIP code 61748 is $210,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61748 in?

ZIP code 61748 observes the CST timezone.

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