ZIP code 61238
Where is ZIP code 61238?
Cambridge, Illinois
Henry County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61238 belongs to Cambridge, Illinois in Henry County. 61238 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 2,549 people live in the 61238 area, where the median household income is $64,583. The closest ZIP codes are 61274 (Osco, 5.8 mi northwest), 61233 (Andover, 5.8 mi west) and 61262 (Lynn Center, 7.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 61238 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cambridge |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Henry County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 41.3114, -90.1805 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61238
| Population | 2,549 · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 25 · lower than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.5 years · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $64,583 · lower than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,445 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 17% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $131,100 · lower than 61% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $971 a month |
| Housing units | 1,184 |
| Households | 1,042 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 101.28 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61238. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61238
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61274 | Osco, IL | 5.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 61233 | Andover, IL | 5.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 61262 | Lynn Center, IL | 7.9 mi W | Standard |
| 61419 | Bishop Hill, IL | 8.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 61490 | Woodhull, IL | 10.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 61254 | Geneseo, IL | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 61235 | Atkinson, IL | 10.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 61273 | Orion, IL | 11.2 mi W | Standard |
| 61468 | Ophiem, IL | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
| 61434 | Galva, IL | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 61413 | Alpha, IL | 13.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 61414 | Altona, IL | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61238 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61238
123 MAIN ST
CAMBRIDGE IL 61238
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Munson, Ulah and Weller: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61238-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61238?
- 61238 is a Cambridge, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61238 in?
- ZIP code 61238 is in Henry County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61238 in?
- 61238 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61238?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61238 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61238?
- About 2,549 people live in ZIP code 61238, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61238?
- The median household income in 61238 is $64,583 a year, lower than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61238?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61238 are 61274 (Osco, 5.8 miles), 61233 (Andover, 5.8 miles), 61262 (Lynn Center, 7.9 miles) and 61419 (Bishop Hill, 8.5 miles).