61413 ZIP Code — Alpha, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61413 is located in Alpha, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 29.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61413

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,194. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61413 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,012
population
29.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61413 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61413

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City Status
Alpha Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61490 Woodhull (5.7 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (6.1 mi) 61465 New Windsor (6.1 mi) 61472 Rio (6.8 mi) 61466 North Henderson (8.4 mi) 61281 Sherrard (10.1 mi) 61486 Viola (10.6 mi) 61467 Oneida (11.1 mi) 61273 Orion (11.3 mi) 61238 Cambridge (12.1 mi) 61488 Wataga (12.3 mi) 61414 Altona (13.5 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,012
Population density 34 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 073
Geography
Land area 29.60 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 41.1949
Longitude -90.3720
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 309
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.1% 43.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.8% 31.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 21.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.2% 4.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,012
Population
34
People per sq mi
46.2
Median age
$68,194
Median household income
$37,182
Per capita income
$125,800
Median home value
$900
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
6.4%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
377
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
49
Under 5
37
35
5–9
27
42
10–14
32
25
15–19
19
18
20–24
13
65
25–34
49
46
35–44
35
85
45–54
63
37
55–59
27
44
60–64
33
81
65–74
61
47
75–84
36
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1824724.4%
18 and over76575.6%
65 and over23122.8%
Median age46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or more races 11.1%
Other race 1.5%
Black or African American 0.3%
GroupCount%
White86575.7%
Hispanic or Latino13111.5%
Two or more races12711.1%
Other race171.5%
Black or African American30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.1% 43.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 42.8% 31.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 26.9% 21.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.2% 4.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 0.5%
$15k–$25k 9.4%
$25k–$35k 8.2%
$35k–$50k 10.6%
$50k–$75k 27.3%
$75k–$100k 12.1%
$100k–$150k 15.5%
$150k–$200k 9.4%
$200k+ 4.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k0.5%
$15k–$25k9.4%
$25k–$35k8.2%
$35k–$50k10.6%
$50k–$75k27.3%
$75k–$100k12.1%
$100k–$150k15.5%
$150k–$200k9.4%
$200k+4.3%
Median income$68,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%
$50k–$100k 31.8%
$100k–$150k 26.2%
$150k–$200k 9.7%
$200k–$300k 18.2%
$300k–$500k 2.9%
$500k–$1M 0.9%
$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,800
Median rent / month$900
Owner occupied82.1%
Renter occupied17.9%
Vacant8.2%
Single-family detached95.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.5%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20096.0%
1990–19992.7%
1980–19897.8%
1970–197924.4%
1960–196914.2%
1950–195910.2%
1940–19495.5%
1939 or earlier29.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.3%
2 bedrooms26.4%
3 bedrooms48.8%
4 bedrooms14.6%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.5%
1 vehicle24.4%
2 vehicles50.0%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas67.6%
Electricity14.3%
Propane / LP gas17.4%
Wood0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family21451.7%
Cohabiting couple215.1%
Male householder, no spouse12229.5%
Female householder, no spouse5713.8%
Households with children under 1810826.1%
Households with seniors (65+)15737.9%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.5%16.3%
Married52.6%67.5%
Separated2.4%0.0%
Widowed4.1%8.7%
Divorced15.3%7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 8.7%
HS graduate 31.5%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 15.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 8.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2713.9%
Kindergarten21.0%
Elementary school10051.5%
High school4322.2%
College / grad school2211.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%
Manufacturing 15.6%
Construction 14.5%
Transportation & utilities 8.2%
Other services 8.0%
Finance & real estate 7.8%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Retail trade 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%
Professional & management 2.4%
Public administration 2.2%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.0%
Service12.6%
Sales & office8.9%
Natural resources & construction22.8%
Production & transportation22.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.4%
Government14.8%
Self-employed13.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone87.6%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home2.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.4

Poverty

All people 6.4%
Under 18 years 12.9%
18 and over 4.3%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.6%
Retirement income32.4%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP7.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.8%
High blood pressure34.8%
High cholesterol34.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.9%
Depression17.2%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist66.3%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss12.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11114.5%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 181.6%
18–64 years6.4%
65 and over29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.4%
Public insurance47.6%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 191.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only92691.5%
Spanish131.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages131.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,012100.0%
Born in same state1,00299.0%
Born in different state85484.4%
Foreign born101.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French16216%
Italian14914.7%
Arab13913.7%
Polish222.2%
AncestryCount%
Irish111.1%
English30.3%
German20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.9%
Internet access83.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61413

What city is ZIP code 61413 in?

ZIP code 61413 is primarily assigned to Alpha, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61413 in?

ZIP code 61413 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61413 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61413 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61413 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 61413 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 61413 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61413 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61413?

The median home value in ZIP code 61413 is $125,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61413 in?

ZIP code 61413 observes the CST timezone.

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