ZIP Code 61455 in Macomb, IL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Macomb, Illinois
County:Mcdonough County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:12:02 AM
Population:17,630 [See All]
Area Codes:309 / 861
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.4195, -90.6239
Land Area:162.511 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61455 has 17,630 residents and 7,351 households (average 2.07 persons per household). The median age is 31.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.6%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (8.4%, lower than the state average of 14.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:17,630Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:17,317Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:16,220Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:108.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,679Source: Census ACS
Households:7,351Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$120,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.07Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.32Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--22,10222,05122,08422,08421,57821,46421,36820,69820,29420,02017,97917,65317,51117,317
Decennial Census22,086------------------17,630--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 31.6

Male Median Age: 30.5

Female Median Age: 33

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4104184195651,753574487402372386399443432422365258136148
Female3594164066641,951573421437393381414513501525395309214369
Total7698348251,2293,7041,147908839765767813956933947760567350517
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:14,21881.19%
Black:1,4798.45%
Hispanic:*8354.77%
Asian:5353.06%
American Indian:460.26%
Hawaiian:20.01%
Other:3962.26%
Total:17,511100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:8,38947.58%30.5 years
Females:9,24152.42%33.0 years
Total:17,630100%31.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,50395.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1751.01%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2111.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4283.69%
Total Population:17,317100%
Total Native Population:16,67896.31%
Total Foreign-born Population:6393.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $48,679, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,456 (61.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,966. Family households earn a median of $85,806 versus $32,623 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,183). By gender, male median income is $57,513 and female is $50,918, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,595 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.2%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$30,223$31,540$31,448$32,442$37,137$39,058$40,883$42,013$41,713$40,340$42,235$43,193$45,048$48,679
Median Family Income$54,692$60,165$57,250$64,630$73,405$76,158$78,699$78,855$78,738$78,910$83,864$82,587$83,226$85,806
Median NonFamily Income$17,337$18,246$19,428$18,924$20,237$19,600$21,598$23,026$23,223$23,426$25,867$26,810$30,473$32,623
Median Male Income$44,188$45,382$45,213$44,833$44,901$43,438$43,818$43,587$44,980$49,387$53,547$56,647$57,002$57,513
Median Female Income$31,678$35,148$34,653$35,318$35,047$35,504$35,345$35,969$38,995$39,962$42,220$48,139$51,455$50,918
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,37056.14%
Unemployed:8905.97%
Not In Labor Force:5,64937.89%
Total:14,909100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,00435.89%
Service:1,70420.36%
Sales and Office:1,86322.26%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5336.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,26615.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,370100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $120,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $20,300 (20.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,600. The median gross rent is $768, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $100 (14.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.90% (49.25% with a mortgage, 50.75% free-and-clear) and renters 45.10% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.76%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$99,800$103,100$102,500$102,100$105,400$109,000$106,500$111,800$108,500$107,400$101,900$117,300$117,900$120,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:51014.84%
$500 to $999:1,92455.98%
$1,000 to $1,499:68619.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:1043.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:712.07%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:361.05%
No Rent:1063.08%
Total:3,437100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$668$692$699$675$665$665$677$660$693$747$674$685$739$768
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,06027.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,12327.86%
Renter Occupied:3,43745.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:7,620100%

Occupied Housing Units:7,62087.24%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,11512.76%
Total Housing Units:8,735100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5,42762.13%
Multi-Family Units:2,94833.75%
Other Units:3604.12%
Total Housing Units:8,735100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 38.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 14.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (64.76%). College enrollment is 64.76%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1871.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3313.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,72827.64%
Some college, no degree:1,88419.09%
Associate's degree:98710.00%
Bachelor's degree:1,67616.98%
Graduate or professional degree:2,07821.05%
Total:9,871100%
High school or higher:9,35394.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,75438.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:11,97061.76%
Public Insurance:6,29732.49%
No Insurance:1,1155.75%
Total:19,382100%
Has Health Insurance:18,26794.25%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty15.7%15.7%17.6%18.2%14.5%13.5%11.9%11.1%12.3%9.9%11.9%14.8%16.8%14.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1802.81%
Kindergarten:1422.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,35521.19%
High school (grades 9-12):5779.02%
College or graduate school:4,14264.76%
Total:6,396100%
Early Childhood:3225.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,07432.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61455 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 441 business establishments, employing about 6,859 people with an annual payroll of $295,403,000. USPS data shows 7,836 residential mailboxes and 602 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,836Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:602Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:8,695Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,891Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:621Source: USPS
# of Businesses:441Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$75,539,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$295,403,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,859Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61455 is located in Mcdonough County, Illinois, within the Macomb, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31380) and Illinois's 15th and 17th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 32,612 people, about 54.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 61455. It covers 162.511 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.513 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Macomb, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:31380Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:32,612Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:162.511 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.513 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:15,17Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14695.67, 6933.08 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1745889Source: Census
Place Name:Macomb city; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61458 | | 61454

Schools in ZIP Code 61455


ZIP Code 61455 is in the Macomb Community Unit School District 185, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Royals Academy Macomb 341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
Royals Rssp Macomb 341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
Western Area Career System 265 130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
Project Insight 330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
Wcisec Hs Ed 1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
Macarthur Early Childhood Center 235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Macomb Community Unit School District 185
Macomb Senior High School 1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Macomb Community Unit School District 185
Macomb Middle School 1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Macomb Community Unit School District 185
Edison Elementary School 521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Macomb Community Unit School District 185
Lincoln Elem School 315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Macomb Community Unit School District 185
St Paul Elementary School 322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Private School
Fields Lab School 721 E Piper St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61455


Innovations Design Academy 214 E. Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
Type: Post Secondary
Western Illinois University 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Type: Post Secondary
Spoon River College 23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520-8622
Type: Post Secondary
Graham Hospital School Of Nursing 210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520-2497
Type: Post Secondary
Monmouth College 700 E Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462-1998
Type: Post Secondary
Knox College 2 E South St
Galesburg, IL 61401
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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