61940 ZIP Code — Metcalf, IL

Edgar County, Illinois

ZIP code 61940 is located in Metcalf, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 32.11 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61940

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 $48,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $53,304. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61940 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

294

population

32.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metcalf	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61932 Hume (5.7 mi) 61924 Chrisman (6.8 mi) 61876 Sidell (9.8 mi) 61917 Brocton (10.2 mi) 61850 Indianola (11.1 mi) 61810 Allerton (11.4 mi) 61942 Newman (11.8 mi) 61870 Ridge Farm (12.8 mi) 61944 Paris (13.2 mi) 61816 Broadlands (14.6 mi) 61943 Oakland (15.2 mi) 61846 Georgetown (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	32.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7848
Longitude	-87.7941
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$53,304

Median household income

$29,967

Per capita income

$48,100

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

18.1%

Unemployment

115

Housing units

12.0%

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	54	18.4%
18 and over	240	81.6%
65 and over	89	30.3%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	290	98.6%
Two or more races	4	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 39.4%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	39.4%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
Median income	$53,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.6%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,100
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	61.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	56.8%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	8.0%
2 vehicles	60.6%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.5%
Electricity	17.5%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	81.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	13	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	11	8.0%
Households with children under 18	52	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	41.6%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	13.2%
Married	77.9%	84.2%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	4.3%	0.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.0%
Kindergarten	2	3.9%
Elementary school	30	58.8%
High school	14	27.5%
College / grad school	4	7.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 21.2%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 3.4%

Public administration 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.0%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	11.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.9

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	18.5%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	43.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	286	97.3%
Spanish	5	1.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	1.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	282	95.9%
Born in same state	282	95.9%
Born in different state	238	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	4.1%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	24.1%
Italian	31	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61940

What city is ZIP code 61940 in?

ZIP code 61940 is primarily assigned to Metcalf, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61940 in?

ZIP code 61940 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61940 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61940 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61940 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 61940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61940?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61940 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61940 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61940 in?

ZIP code 61940 observes the CST timezone.