ZIP Code 61741 — Forrest, IL
61741 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Forrest, Illinois, in Livingston County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 61741 at a glance
| ZIP code | 61741 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Forrest |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Livingston FIPS 17105 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 1,549 |
| Coordinates | 40.760450, -88.400570 |
How ZIP+4 works in 61741
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 61741. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 61741 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 61741.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 60921 | Chatsworth, IL | 6.1 mi |
| 61739 | Fairbury, IL | 6.5 mi |
| 61775 | Strawn, IL | 7.8 mi |
| 61769 | Saunemin, IL | 8.3 mi |
| 60929 | Cullom, IL | 9.8 mi |
| 61731 | Cropsey, IL | 11.1 mi |
| 60959 | Piper City, IL | 11.5 mi |
| 61773 | Sibley, IL | 13.1 mi |
| 60934 | Emington, IL | 14.1 mi |
| 61764 | Pontiac, IL | 14.5 mi |
| 60946 | Kempton, IL | 14.8 mi |
| 60962 | Roberts, IL | 14.8 mi |
Questions about 61741
What is the ZIP+4 code for 61741?
61741 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 61741, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 61741?
61741 is assigned to Forrest, Illinois, in Livingston County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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