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ZIP Code 61942
Newman, IL, Douglas County
Population
1,161
Land area
69.9sq mi
People per sq mi
17
City
Newman
ZIP 61942 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61942 at a glance
- ZIP 61942 (Newman) is 93% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,884, 8% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,400 (58% below Illinois) and median rent is $833 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61942
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61942, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,884
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$110,400
Prices -7.3% in a year
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
88.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
35.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
30
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
184
$8.17M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.26M
74 loans
Campaign donations
$1,700
0% D, 100% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61942, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61942, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities in ZIP 61942
ZIP codes near 61942
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61941Longview | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| 61932Hume | 6 mi | 18.5 |
| 61919Camargo | 7.5 mi | 21.7 |
| 61810Allerton | 7.7 mi | 23.9 |
| 61917Brocton | 8.1 mi | 69.2 |
| 61852Longview | 8.7 mi | 18.3 |
| 61943Oakland | 9 mi | 74.5 |
| 61816Broadlands | 9.1 mi | 27.1 |
| 61956Villa Grove | 9.2 mi | 34 |
| 61940Metcalf | 9.3 mi | 32.1 |
| 61930Hindsboro | 10 mi | 34.9 |
| 61876Sidell | 12 mi | 41.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61942?
- ZIP code 61942 is in Newman, IL (Douglas County).
- What county is ZIP code 61942 in?
- ZIP code 61942 is mostly in Douglas County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61942?
- About 1,161 people live in the 61942 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.