61741 ZIP Code, Forrest, IL
61741 is a ZIP code in Forrest, Illinois in Livingston County. It covers 53 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 60921, 61739 and 61775. 1,549 people live here in 627 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $87,850, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Forrest, IL
- County: Livingston County
- Land area: 53 sq mi
- Population: 1,549
- Median household income: $87,850
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,549 |
| Households | 627 |
| Median household income | $87,850 |
| Income per person | $38,048 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Homeowners | 84.2% |
| Median home value | $167,700 |
| Median rent | $723 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Broadband internet | 93.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.0% |
| $10–15K | 1.1% |
| $15–25K | 1.1% |
| $25–35K | 3.3% |
| $35–50K | 6.1% |
| $50–75K | 22.6% |
| $75–100K | 16.1% |
| $100–150K | 18.7% |
| $150–200K | 19.6% |
| $200K+ | 4.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 15.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.3% |
| 25–34 | 13.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.6% |
| 45–54 | 12.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.2% |
| 65–74 | 8.1% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.8% |
| Owned outright | 35.3% |
| Rented | 14.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.9% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.9% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61741
64 business establishments with 657 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 16
- Manufacturing: 9
- Transportation and Warehousing: 9
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Retail Trade: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 60921 — Chatsworth town, IL (5.6 mi)
- 61739 — Fairbury city, IL (7 mi)
- 61775 — Strawn village, IL (7.6 mi)
- 61769 — Saunemin village, IL (8.5 mi)
- 60929 — Cullom village, IL (9.5 mi)
- 60959 — Piper City village, IL (11.3 mi)
- 61731 (11.3 mi)
- 61773 — Sibley village, IL (13.6 mi)
Areas that include 61741
- Forrest, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Livingston County
- No. 3 of 11: highest median home value in Livingston County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Livingston County
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of households with children in Livingston County
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Livingston County
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Livingston County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61741, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61741 in?
- 61741 is a Forrest, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Forrest; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61741 in?
- 61741 is in Livingston County.
- What is the population of 61741?
- About 1,549 people (±212), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,538.
- What is the median household income in 61741?
- $87,850 (±$8,238), 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 61741?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61741 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61741?
- The closest, measured center to center: 60921 (5.6 mi, Chatsworth), 61739 (7 mi, Fairbury), 61775 (7.6 mi, Strawn), 61769 (8.5 mi, Saunemin), 60929 (9.5 mi, Cullom) and 60959 (11.3 mi, Piper City).
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