61285 ZIP Code, Thomson, IL
61285 is a ZIP code in Thomson, Illinois in Carroll County. It covers 44 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 52701, 52070 and 52771. 2,728 people live here in 586 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (78%). Median household income is $68,500, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Thomson, IL
- County: Carroll County
- Land area: 44 sq mi
- Population: 2,728
- Median household income: $68,500
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 2,728 |
| Households | 586 |
| Median household income | $68,500 |
| Income per person | $18,594 |
| Median age | 41.6 |
| Homeowners | 78.0% |
| Median home value | $173,100 |
| Median rent | $903 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% |
| Broadband internet | 81.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.5% |
| $10–15K | 5.8% |
| $15–25K | 5.8% |
| $25–35K | 12.6% |
| $35–50K | 7.2% |
| $50–75K | 23.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.3% |
| $100–150K | 17.1% |
| $150–200K | 13.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 3.6% |
| 10–19 | 5.0% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 22.2% |
| 35–44 | 23.2% |
| 45–54 | 15.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.3% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.4% |
| Owned outright | 27.1% |
| Rented | 15.9% |
| Vacant | 27.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.7% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 3.9% |
| 5–19 units | 1.6% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 9.8% |
Businesses in 61285
20 business establishments with 194 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 52701 — Andover city, IA (8.6 mi)
- 52070 — Sabula city, IA (9 mi)
- 52771 (9.1 mi)
- 61074 — Savanna city, IL (9.2 mi)
- 61014 — Chadwick village, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61053 — Mount Carroll city, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61252 — Fulton city, IL (11.1 mi)
- 52732 — Clinton city, IA (11.3 mi)
Areas that include 61285
- Thomson, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Carroll County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 7: highest median household income in Carroll County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Carroll County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Carroll County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Carroll County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Carroll County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Carroll County
- No. 1 of 6: fastest population growth in Carroll County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61285, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61285 in?
- 61285 is a Thomson, IL mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Thomson; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61285 in?
- 61285 is in Carroll County.
- What is the population of 61285?
- About 2,728 people (±59), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 2,681.
- What is the median household income in 61285?
- $68,500 (±$8,969), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61285?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61285 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61285?
- The closest, measured center to center: 52701 (8.6 mi, Andover), 52070 (9 mi, Sabula), 52771 (9.1 mi), 61074 (9.2 mi, Savanna), 61014 (10.1 mi, Chadwick) and 61053 (10.1 mi, Mount Carroll).
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