61454 ZIP Code — Lomax, IL

Henderson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61454 is located in Lomax, Illinois, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 34.05 square miles and serves a population of 505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61454

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 $81,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,875. 58% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61454 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

505

population

34.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61454 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61454

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61454. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lomax	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61425 Carman (6.5 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (7 mi) 61450 La Harpe (8.5 mi) 62330 Dallas City (9.4 mi) 52658 Wever (10.8 mi) 61460 Media (11.3 mi) 52601 Burlington (12.1 mi) 61437 Gladstone (12.1 mi) 62358 Niota (13.3 mi) 61420 Blandinsville (13.4 mi) 52655 West Burlington (14.3 mi) 61418 Biggsville (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	505
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	34.05 sq mi
Water area	3.77 sq mi
Latitude	40.6778
Longitude	-91.0310
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	56.4%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

505

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$51,875

Median household income

$25,528

Per capita income

$81,700

Median home value

$666

Median monthly rent

78.0%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

18.9%

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	106	21.0%
18 and over	399	79.0%
65 and over	166	32.9%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 7.8%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	459	83.8%
Hispanic or Latino	43	7.8%
Other race	43	7.8%
Two or more races	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 25.4%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	25.4%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$51,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 50.3%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,700
Median rent / month	$666
Owner occupied	78.0%
Renter occupied	22.0%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	20.8%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	30.9%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	28.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.2%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	137	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	28	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	32	15.3%
Households with children under 18	56	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	51.7%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	22.3%
Married	70.0%	63.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.7%	5.4%
Divorced	1.9%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	5.6%
Kindergarten	14	15.6%
Elementary school	39	43.3%
High school	16	17.8%
College / grad school	16	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Manufacturing 18.0%

Public administration 13.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.9%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.4%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 7.3%

Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.9%
Retirement income	43.1%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	18.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	470	93.1%
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)	500	99.0%
Born in same state	500	99.0%
Born in different state	193	38.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	13.5%
Italian	41	8.1%
Arab	17	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.4%
German	6	1.2%
Polish	5	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61454

What city is ZIP code 61454 in?

ZIP code 61454 is primarily assigned to Lomax, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61454 in?

ZIP code 61454 falls within Henderson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61454 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 61454 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61454 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 61454 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61454 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61454 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61454?

The median home value in ZIP code 61454 is $81,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 61454 in?

ZIP code 61454 observes the CST timezone.