61539 ZIP Code — Kingston Mines, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61539 is located in Kingston Mines, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of 150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

150
population
1.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61539 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61539

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City Status
Kingston Mines Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 150
Population density 135 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 143
Geography
Land area 1.11 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 40.5573
Longitude -89.7585
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 41.2% 44.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 30.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 19.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.2% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

150
Population
135
People per sq mi
44.0
Median age
$55,250
Median household income
$25,585
Per capita income
$73,300
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
59
Housing units
6.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
9
2
5–9
3
4
10–14
5
4
15–19
4
0
20–24
1
7
25–34
8
9
35–44
11
6
45–54
6
10
55–59
12
8
60–64
9
6
65–74
7
5
75–84
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183926.0%
18 and over11174.0%
65 and over2416.0%
Median age44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or more races 4.4%
Other race 0.6%
GroupCount%
White14289.9%
Hispanic or Latino85.1%
Two or more races74.4%
Other race10.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.2% 44.8% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 48.5% 30.9% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 19.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.2% 8.8%
Under $10k 8.8%
$15k–$25k 7.4%
$25k–$35k 17.6%
$35k–$50k 5.9%
$50k–$75k 39.7%
$75k–$100k 7.4%
$100k–$150k 11.8%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.8%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k17.6%
$35k–$50k5.9%
$50k–$75k39.7%
$75k–$100k7.4%
$100k–$150k11.8%
$150k–$200k1.5%
Median income$55,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%
$50k–$100k 57.7%
$100k–$150k 9.6%
$200k–$300k 1.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$73,300
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied76.5%
Renter occupied23.5%
Vacant9.3%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes8.0%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.40

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20092.7%
1990–19990.0%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197913.3%
1960–19698.0%
1950–195924.0%
1940–19498.0%
1939 or earlier44.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.7%
2 bedrooms66.7%
3 bedrooms20.0%
4 bedrooms6.7%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.4%
1 vehicle19.1%
2 vehicles48.5%
3 or more25.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas88.2%
Electricity10.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family2942.6%
Cohabiting couple11.5%
Male householder, no spouse1420.6%
Female householder, no spouse2435.3%
Households with children under 181826.5%
Households with seniors (65+)1623.5%
Average household size2.21

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married16.7%21.5%
Married61.1%46.2%
Separated0.0%7.7%
Widowed3.7%20.0%
Divorced18.5%4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%
Some HS, no diploma 10.0%
HS graduate 44.5%
Some college, no degree 27.3%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 0.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.4%
Bachelor's or higher6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool725.0%
Kindergarten13.6%
Elementary school517.9%
High school1346.4%
College / grad school27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.7%
Manufacturing 22.6%
Retail trade 11.3%
Other services 9.7%
Public administration 6.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.2%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Construction 1.6%
Information 1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts12.9%
Service32.3%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources & construction9.7%
Production & transportation25.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.5%
Government30.6%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.4

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 12.8%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.4%
Retirement income33.8%
Supplemental Security4.4%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP17.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.7%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis26.3%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist67.9%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1412.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.0%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years14.9%
65 and over12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance48.0%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only13388.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)14898.7%
Born in same state14898.7%
Born in different state13187.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen21.3%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2516.7%
Italian2013.3%
AncestryCount%
Arab138.7%
English10.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.3%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61539

What city is ZIP code 61539 in?

ZIP code 61539 is primarily assigned to Kingston Mines, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61539 in?

ZIP code 61539 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61539?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61539 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 61539 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61539?

The median home value in ZIP code 61539 is $73,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61539?

ZIP code 61539 has an estimated population of 150 residents, with a density of 135 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61539 in?

ZIP code 61539 observes the CST timezone.

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