ZIP code 61741
Where is ZIP code 61741?
Forrest, Illinois
Livingston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61741 belongs to Forrest, Illinois in Livingston County. 61741 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 codes 779 and 815. About 1,549 people live in the 61741 area, where the median household income is $87,850. The closest ZIP codes are 61739 (Fairbury, 5.5 mi west), 60921 (Chatsworth, 6.1 mi east) and 61775 (Strawn, 7.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 61741 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Forrest |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Livingston County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 779, 815 |
| Coordinates | 40.7513, -88.4111 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 617 |
Population and income in 61741
| Population | 1,549 · lower than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · lower than 65% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.1 years · lower than 87% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $87,850 · higher than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,048 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,700 · higher than 58% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $723 a month |
| Housing units | 655 |
| Households | 627 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 52.85 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61741. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61741
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61739 | Fairbury, IL | 5.5 mi W | Standard |
| 60921 | Chatsworth, IL | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 61775 | Strawn, IL | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 61769 | Saunemin, IL | 9.5 mi N | Standard |
| 61731 | Cropsey, IL | 11.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 60929 | Cullom, IL | 11.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 60959 | Piper City, IL | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 61773 | Sibley, IL | 11.8 mi S | Standard |
| 61764 | Pontiac, IL | 14.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 60952 | Melvin, IL | 14.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 60962 | Roberts, IL | 15.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 60934 | Emington, IL | 15.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61741 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61741
123 MAIN ST
FORREST IL 61741
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Pleasant Ridge and Wing: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61741-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61741?
- 61741 is a Forrest, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61741 in?
- ZIP code 61741 is in Livingston County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61741 in?
- 61741 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61741?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61741 use area codes 779 and 815.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61741?
- About 1,549 people live in ZIP code 61741, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61741?
- The median household income in 61741 is $87,850 a year, higher than 70% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61741?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61741 are 61739 (Fairbury, 5.5 miles), 60921 (Chatsworth, 6.1 miles), 61775 (Strawn, 7.2 miles) and 61769 (Saunemin, 9.5 miles).