| Official Zip Code Name | Farmer City |
| Zip Code State | Illinois |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | De Witt |
| Secondary County: | McLean |
| Area Code | 309 |
| Current Population: | 2984 |
| Racial Majority: | 98.28% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 94.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income | $55084 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $59870 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 709 - 801 ft. |
| Area | 88 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 40.23736200, -88.68959500 |
The current unemployment level in 61842 is 4.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.6% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 5.0% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 61842 increased to 2984 from 2914 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 61842 is while the majority ethnicity attending 61842 public schools is White. 42.7% of students in 61842 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2807 | 98.28% | 2880 | -3% |
| Black Or African American | 0 | 0% | 10 | -100% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.18% | 54 | -91% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 3 | 0.11% | 2 | +50% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 10 | -100% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0% | 8 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 20 | 1.44% | 20 | +105% |
| White | 94.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2984 | 2914 |
| Male Population | 50.00% | |
| Female Population | 50.00% | |
| Total Households | 1190 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 42.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $55084 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 44.00% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 38.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 17.40% |
| 61842 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Illinois District 13 | Rodney Davis | Republican |
| Illinois District 18 | Darin LaHood | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Illinois Congressional Districts | ||
| 61777 - Wapella |
| 61727 - Clinton |
| 61736 - Downs |
| 61839 - De Land |
| 61752 - Le Roy |
| 61735 - Dewitt |
| 61854 - Mansfield |
| 61724 - Bellflower |
| 61745 - Heyworth |
| 61722 - Arrowsmith |
| Farmer City, IL |
Zip Code 61842 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 15 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 51 | 60 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 42 | 31 | 21 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 32 | 37 | 49 | 62 | 74 | 83 | 86 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 50 | 37 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.71 | 1.73 | 3 | 3.53 | 4.07 | 3.98 | 3.94 | 3.93 | 2.91 | 2.67 | 2.96 | 2.51 | 36.93 |