What city is ZIP code 61285?

ZIP code 61285 is in Thomson, IL (Carroll County).

What county is ZIP code 61285 in?

ZIP code 61285 is mostly in Carroll County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 61285?

About 2,728 people live in the 61285 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 61285

Thomson, IL, Carroll County

Population

2,728

Land area

44.4sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Thomson

ZIP 61285 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 61285 at a glance

ZIP 61285 (Thomson) is 73% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $68,500, 18% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,100 (34% below Illinois) and median rent is $903 a month.

Local data for ZIP 61285

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 61285, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,500

Poverty rate

15.7%

Median home value

$173,100

Median rent

$903/mo

Homeownership

78.0%

Bachelor's or higher

10.4%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

25.9 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

194

$18.5M annual payroll

PPP loans

$2.1M

93 loans

Campaign donations

$8,007

26% D, 46% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 61285, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

545

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 14°F

34.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 61285, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.0%

U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

18.9%

U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.6%

U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 61285?: ZIP code 61285 is in Thomson, IL (Carroll County).
What county is ZIP code 61285 in?: ZIP code 61285 is mostly in Carroll County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 61285?: About 2,728 people live in the 61285 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.