Tharp Brothers

Excavation contractor in Oquawka, IL 61469

About this company

Tharp Brothers is listed as an excavation contractor based in Oquawka, Illinois, in Henderson County. Federal motor carrier records list 22 drivers and 23 trucks for the company. It is one of 1 excavation and demolition companies in ZIP 61469.

Fleet size

Drivers22

Trucks23

Last federal filing: Apr 2026. Source: FMCSA.

Soft market, crowded fieldArea profitability for excavation and demolition in ZIP 61469

Housing demand23

Sales pace, new listings and new construction. Source: Zillow

Customer spending power16

Household income and home values

Room for another company4

More crowded than 96% of US ZIPs

Scored against every US ZIP. An index of local conditions, not this company's results.

County context

One of 1 excavation and demolition companies in Henderson County, IL.

3 general contractors in Henderson County, IL.

All 5 construction companies in Henderson County, IL.

ZIP 61469 at a glance

Population: 1,818 (17 per sq mi)
Median age: 59
Households: Median income $54,932 · 22% earn six figures
Housing: 91% owner-occupied
Workforce: 46% labor-force participation · 16.0% unemployment

ZIP figures are US Census estimates for the ZIP area, not the company.

Housing market around ZIP 61469

Figures describe the local area, not this company.

Typical home value$104,000+1.0% past year · −7% in 10 years

12-month value outlook+0.8%Roughly flat

Days to sale agreement46Burlington metro

New homes permitted, 20254Henderson County

Listings with a price cut20.6%Burlington metro

Sale price vs list95.7%Burlington metro

Source: Zillow (home values, rent, outlook and metro sales), data through Sep 2026. Permits: U.S. Census Bureau.

Typical home value, last 10 years

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, Sep 2026.

Local building angle: Henderson County permitted 4 new homes in 2025. 8% of the homes in this ZIP were built since 2000.

Local figures are estimates from public records and Zillow housing data, updated regularly.