ZIP Code 61940 is located in Metcalf Illinois. Portions of 61940 are also in Young America Township and Shiloh Township (Edgar County) and Ross Township (Edgar County). 61940 is entirely within Edgar County. Regionally, 61940 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
| ZIP Code Name | Metcalf |
| Primary County | Edgar County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 294 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CST |
61940 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61940 is White. The current unemployment level in 61940 is 4.8%.
| Population | 294 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 97 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,830 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 97.39% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 97.39% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.61% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 25 | 17.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 62 | 44.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 11 | 7.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 21 | 15% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5 | 3.57% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 11.43% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 39.82059860,-87.79822540 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 35 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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