61542 ZIP Code — Lewistown, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61542 is located in Lewistown, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 113.13 square miles and serves a population of 3,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61542

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 $112,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,292. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,407

population

113.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewistown	Acceptable
Lewistown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62644 Havana (6.5 mi) 61441 Ipava (8.9 mi) 61567 Topeka (9.4 mi) 61427 Cuba (9.7 mi) 61520 Canton (12.2 mi) 61477 Smithfield (13.2 mi) 61501 Astoria (13.6 mi) 62617 Bath (15.3 mi) 61532 Forest City (15.9 mi) 61482 Table Grove (16 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (16.3 mi) 61546 Manito (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,407
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	113.13 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	40.3754
Longitude	-90.1180
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	37.4%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,407

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$67,292

Median household income

$32,125

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

$739

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

1,359

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

108

Under 5

108

118

5–9

117

112

10–14

111

129

15–19

129

20–24

190

25–34

189

188

35–44

188

199

45–54

198

110

55–59

110

152

60–64

152

200

65–74

199

115

75–84

114

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	766	22.5%
18 and over	2,641	77.5%
65 and over	706	20.7%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Asian 2.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,273	96%
Asian	73	2.1%
Two or more races	32	0.9%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$67,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$739
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	13.6%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.2%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	20.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	24.0%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.5%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	30.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	732	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	134	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	303	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	300	20.4%
Households with children under 18	413	28.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	536	36.5%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	23.1%
Married	53.9%	54.2%
Separated	1.3%	0.3%
Widowed	0.4%	11.4%
Divorced	16.4%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	15.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	387	48.9%
High school	224	28.3%
College / grad school	62	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Other services 11.2%

Retail trade 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Construction 6.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	40.1%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	192	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,191	93.7%
Spanish	12	0.4%
Other Indo-European	12	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,340	98.0%
Born in same state	3,329	97.7%
Born in different state	3,038	89.2%
Foreign born	11	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	67	2.0%
Not a US citizen	14	20.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	500	14.7%
Italian	486	14.3%
Arab	317	9.3%
English	132	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	31	0.9%
Dutch	26	0.8%
German	18	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61542

What city is ZIP code 61542 in?

ZIP code 61542 is primarily assigned to Lewistown, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61542 in?

ZIP code 61542 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61542 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61542?

15% of residents in ZIP code 61542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61542?

The median home value in ZIP code 61542 is $112,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61542?

ZIP code 61542 has an estimated population of 3,407 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61542 in?

ZIP code 61542 observes the CST timezone.