| City: | Murdock, Illinois |
| County: | Douglas County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:15:35 AM |
| Population: | 44 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8043, -88.0776 |
| Land Area: | 1.848 sq mi |
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Murdock is a tiny village in Douglas County, Illinois, with just 44 residents spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of 59.5 years makes this one of the older communities in the state. Most residents are long-established here. All were born in the United States, and the housing stock tells the story: 88 units date to before 1939.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Despite the ZIP being classified for PO Box service, mail delivery here mixes both rural carrier routes (57 records) and city carrier service (3 records). The post office maintains 29 PO Boxes for 35 occupied homes. That's an adoption rate of 83%, showing most residents rely on boxes rather than street delivery.
Street names follow a traditional numbered grid pattern with N Center St (8 addresses), W Main St (7 addresses), and E Hancock St (6 addresses) as the primary routes. The village occupies a compact footprint with 17 different streets serving what ZIP+4 data shows as 60 delivery points.
The economy skews heavily toward transportation and warehousing, which accounts for 61% of the workforce. Per capita income stands at $18,608. There are no business establishments recorded in Census data, suggesting residents commute elsewhere for work. Of the 39 housing units, 29 are owner-occupied and 6 are rentals, with 4 units vacant.
Traditional small-town street grid with numbered streets and directional naming conventions typical of 19th-century Illinois villages.
ZIP Code 61941 has 44 residents and 35 households (average 1.26 persons per household). The median age is 59.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 38.6% male and 61.4% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 44Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 168Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 35Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 42 | 49 | 37 | 20 | 56 | 66 | 54 | 79 | 87 | 181 | 199 | 196 | 165 | 168 |
| Decennial Census | 57 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 44 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 59.5
Male Median Age: 61.5
Female Median Age: 50.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 17 | 38.64% | 61.5 years |
| Females: | 27 | 61.36% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 44 | 100% | 59.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 168 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 168 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $28,977 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (58.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,977 | $9,926 | $54,063 | $0 | $0 | $13,696 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,563 | $39,014 | $42,092 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,063 | $29,014 | $31,549 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,727 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 65 | 62.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 41.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 38 | 58.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $23,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $23,000 | $19,600 | $23,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,400 | $84,500 | $92,300 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 65 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 16.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 85.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 104 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 104 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 27 | 16.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 103 | 61.31% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 22.62% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 130 | 77.38% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 76.0% | 76.7% | 100.0% | 86.7% | 85.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 64 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 64 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61941 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 22Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61941 is located in Douglas County, Illinois, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 61941. It covers 1.848 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.848 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61941 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.