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61279

Illinois · 1,015 residents · 39.3 sq mi
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ZIP 61279 is a ZIP code of 1,015 people in Mercer County. 88% of homes are owner-occupied. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. Median home value sits at $161,500. Density works out to 26 people per square mile. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Mercer County, 61279 ranks 4th by median household income.

$87,656
US average: $82,259
$39,904
US average: $44,673
$161,500
US average: $376,019
15.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
39.3 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
25.1%
Age 65+
21.3%
49.8%
50.2%
2.69 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(981)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other2.2%(22)
8
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
1.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Mercer County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
61231$70,991
61260$41,645
61263$86,500
61272$64,167
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 61279?

ZIP code 61279 has about 1,015 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61279?

The typical household in ZIP code 61279 earns about $87,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 61279 expensive?

In ZIP code 61279, the median home is worth about $161,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 61279?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 61279 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61279?

About 11.9% of people in ZIP code 61279 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024