ZIP Code 61842: Farmer City, Illinois
Farmer City, IL uses ZIP code 61842, which falls within De Witt County, Illinois. Its reference point is at latitude 40.2447 and longitude -88.6634 (40°14'40.9"N 88°39'48.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 61842
61842 is the only ZIP code listed for Farmer City, IL in our directory.
Across De Witt County there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Illinois has 1,645 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 61735 in Dewitt, IL, about 6.7 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 61842 |
|---|---|
| City | Farmer City |
| County | De Witt County |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Latitude | 40.2447 |
| Longitude | -88.6634 |
| DMS | 40°14'40.9"N 88°39'48.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 61735 (Dewitt, 6.7 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 61842
Map centered on 40.2447, -88.6634. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
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ZIP Codes Near 61842
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 61842, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 61842, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Dewitt, IL (6.7 mi southwest), Mansfield, IL (8.0 mi east) and Le Roy, IL (8.7 mi northwest). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Dewitt, IL – 6.7 mi southwest
- Mansfield, IL – 8.0 mi east
- Le Roy, IL – 8.7 mi northwest
- De Land, IL – 9.3 mi south
- Bellflower, IL – 9.9 mi northeast
- Weldon, IL – 10.0 mi southwest
- Arrowsmith, IL – 12 mi north
- White Heath, IL – 13 mi southeast
- Lane, IL – 13 mi southwest
- Ellsworth, IL – 14 mi north
Schools Near Farmer City, IL
If you are moving to ZIP code 61842, check the school district serving Farmer City and De Witt County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
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Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Farmer City, IL can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 61842 may also use facilities in nearby Dewitt, Mansfield and Le Roy.
Shopping and Dining in Farmer City
For places to eat and shop near Farmer City, IL, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 61842.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Farmer City, Illinois can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 61842.
To research local history, try searching for De Witt County records and archives along with the name Farmer City.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 61842, Dewitt lies about 6.7 mi to the southwest, Mansfield lies about 8.0 mi to the east, Le Roy lies about 8.7 mi to the northwest, De Land lies about 9.3 mi to the south and Bellflower lies about 9.9 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 61842
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“The Bitter Harvest (16247355611)”): Ron Frazier from Bloomington IL, United States, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 61842 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.