ZIP Code 61042 - Harmon Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61042 is located in Harmon Illinois. Portions of 61042 are also in Harmon Township and Hamilton Township and East Grove Township and Nelson Township and Marion Township (Lee County). 61042 is entirely within Lee County. Regionally, 61042 is located in the Rockford Area.
ZIP Code 61042 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Harmon |
| Primary County | Lee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 428 |
| Area Code(s) | 779 / 815 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61042 Map
61042 Demographics
61042 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61042 is White. The current unemployment level in 61042 is 5.2%.
| Population | 428 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 7 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 187 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,167 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $144,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.16% |
61042 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 468 | 94.16% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 5.84% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 31 | 10.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7 | 2.41% |
| High School Diploma | 101 | 34.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 1.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 33 | 11.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 41 | 14.09% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 20.27% |
| Masters Degree | 14 | 4.81% |
| Professional Degree | 1 | 0.34% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61042 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.68587875, -89.55858612 |
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| Region | Rockford Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Dixon, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 62 Square Miles |
61042 Schools
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61042 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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