ZIP code 61542
Where is ZIP code 61542?
Lewistown, Illinois
Fulton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61542 belongs to Lewistown, Illinois in Fulton County. 61542 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 3,280 people live in the 61542 area, where the median household income is $69,107. The closest ZIP codes are 61519 (Bryant, 6.7 mi northeast), 61441 (Ipava, 7.6 mi west) and 62644 (Havana, 7.6 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 61542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lewistown |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 40.383, -90.1563 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 615 |
Population and income in 61542
| Population | 3,280 · higher than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 44.1 years · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $69,107 · lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,403 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $116,200 · lower than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $599 a month |
| Housing units | 1,636 |
| Households | 1,476 (2.17 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 113.13 sq mi (plus 0.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61519 | Bryant, IL | 6.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61441 | Ipava, IL | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 62644 | Havana, IL | 7.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 61543 | Liverpool, IL | 8.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61427 | Cuba, IL | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 61563 | Saint David, IL | 9.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61477 | Smithfield, IL | 9.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 61524 | Dunfermline, IL | 9.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61433 | Fiatt, IL | 12.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 61567 | Topeka, IL | 12.4 mi E | Standard |
| 61520 | Canton, IL | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 61482 | Table Grove, IL | 14.1 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61542
123 MAIN ST
LEWISTOWN IL 61542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Little America: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61542?
- 61542 is a Lewistown, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61542 in?
- ZIP code 61542 is in Fulton County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61542 in?
- 61542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61542 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61542?
- About 3,280 people live in ZIP code 61542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61542?
- The median household income in 61542 is $69,107 a year, lower than 60% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61542 are 61519 (Bryant, 6.7 miles), 61441 (Ipava, 7.6 miles), 62644 (Havana, 7.6 miles) and 61543 (Liverpool, 8.1 miles).