| City: | Redmon, Illinois |
| County: | Edgar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:15:39 AM |
| Population: | 144 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.6588, -87.8535 |
| Land Area: | 1.12 sq mi |
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Redmon is a small village in Edgar County, Illinois, where PO Box service is the only mail delivery option. The post office maintains 72 PO Boxes for the community's 65 households. This isn't by choice. Redmon is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative delivery method across the village's compact 0.16 square mile area.
The village layout follows a classic small-town grid: numbered streets (1st through 8th) intersect with tree-named streets like Maple, Oak, Hickory, and Pine. With 144 residents and a median age of 46, this is a quiet, aging community. Almost everyone is white (97%), and 75% of the 65 occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Economically, Redmon stands out for one unusual pattern. Of the working residents, 70% work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's extraordinarily high for such a small place. Median household income is $63,750, and median home values hover around $76,400. The village has no recorded business establishments in Census data, though the post office serves 6 business delivery points.
Mail arrives through a combination of one city carrier route and one rural route, but delivery goes to PO Boxes only. The adoption rate of 111% (more boxes than households) means some residents maintain multiple boxes or the count includes boxes for surrounding rural addresses. General delivery is also available for those without assigned boxes.
Classic small-town grid with numbered streets (1st-8th) and tree-named streets (Maple, Oak, Hickory, Pine).
ZIP Code 61949 has 144 residents and 65 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (97.2%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 144Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 171Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 128.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 65Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $77,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 212 | 194 | 195 | 177 | 124 | 133 | 137 | 145 | 129 | 165 | 152 | 152 | 146 | 171 |
| Decennial Census | 179 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 144 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46
Male Median Age: 47
Female Median Age: 43.5
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 5 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| White: | 140 | 97.90% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.40% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.70% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 72 | 50.00% | 47.0 years |
| Females: | 72 | 50.00% | 43.5 years |
| Total: | 144 | 100% | 46.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 171 | 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: | 171 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 171 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $69,375, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $29,375 (73.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,196. Family households earn a median of $113,750 versus $51,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,500). By gender, male median income is $68,125 and female is $67,917, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $208 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.5%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,000 | $27,167 | $45,750 | $49,643 | $50,313 | $49,583 | $51,375 | $52,500 | $50,179 | $53,250 | $56,667 | $57,143 | $63,750 | $69,375 |
| Median Family Income | $49,250 | $51,250 | $53,750 | $57,679 | $60,833 | $60,938 | $66,250 | $71,042 | $73,438 | $73,667 | $78,542 | $81,250 | $86,250 | $113,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,750 | $21,250 | $20,500 | $25,313 | $28,125 | $31,250 | $45,208 | $45,750 | $47,500 | $48,750 | $50,938 | $51,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Median Male Income | $23,500 | $30,625 | $31,429 | $31,625 | $0 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $40,750 | $41,250 | $50,750 | $53,750 | $62,500 | $69,375 | $68,125 |
| Median Female Income | $31,786 | $31,964 | $32,955 | $35,179 | $0 | $32,031 | $0 | $50,278 | $50,556 | $52,500 | $46,250 | $41,667 | $42,188 | $67,917 |
| Employed: | 93 | 62.42% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 6.04% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 31.54% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 38.71% |
| Service: | 17 | 18.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 15.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 12.90% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 15.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 93 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $77,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $22,000 (39.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,600. The median gross rent is $850, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $262 (44.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $317. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.82% (56.72% with a mortgage, 43.28% free-and-clear) and renters 21.18% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,900 | $55,000 | $71,000 | $74,000 | $64,200 | $61,300 | $63,800 | $62,500 | $58,300 | $73,900 | $69,100 | $73,300 | $76,400 | $77,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 22.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 22.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 55.56% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $588 | $670 | $629 | $680 | $625 | $0 | $463 | $500 | $533 | $517 | $530 | $675 | $688 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 38 | 44.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 34.12% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 21.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 85 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 85 | 88.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 11.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 84 | 87.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 11.46% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 1.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.60% 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 88.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 8.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (80.56%). 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: | 1 | 0.80% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 11.20% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 51 | 40.80% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 17.60% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 12.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 14.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 3.20% |
| Total: | 125 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 110 | 88.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 17.60% |
| Private Insurance: | 126 | 65.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 54 | 27.98% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 6.74% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 180 | 93.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.1% |
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): | 7 | 19.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 80.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 36 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61949 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: | 472Source: 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 61949 is located in Edgar 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 61949. It covers 1.12 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: | 1.12 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: | 1763069Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Redmon village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61949 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.