61451 ZIP Code — Laura, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61451 is located in Laura, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 21.44 square miles and serves a population of 225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61451

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $122,639. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 57% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% 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 61451 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

225

population

21.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laura	Acceptable
Laura	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61489 Williamsfield (5.5 mi) 61559 Princeville (8.1 mi) 61485 Victoria (9 mi) 61517 Brimfield (9.7 mi) 61428 Dahinda (9.9 mi) 61479 Speer (10.4 mi) 61529 Elmwood (11.1 mi) 61449 La Fayette (11.2 mi) 61483 Toulon (11.4 mi) 61491 Wyoming (11.8 mi) 61572 Yates City (12.6 mi) 61525 Dunlap (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	225
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	21.44 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.9455
Longitude	-89.9276
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	30.1%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

225

Population

People per sq mi

31.9

Median age

$122,639

Median household income

$34,582

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	19.6%
18 and over	181	80.4%
65 and over	17	7.6%
Median age	31.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	225	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	39.8%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.7%

$35k–$50k 19.4%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$200k+ 20.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$35k–$50k	19.4%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$100k–$150k	30.6%
$200k+	20.8%
Median income	$122,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 20.0%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	35.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	40.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	57.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	8.0%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	23.6%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	55.6%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	58	80.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	7	9.7%
Households with children under 18	28	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	25.0%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	43.1%
Married	70.7%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.1%	2.6%
Divorced	0.0%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 33.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	20.0%
High school	17	22.7%
College / grad school	43	57.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Retail trade 19.2%

Construction 15.4%

Finance & real estate 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	28.5%
Sales & office	6.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	11.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.5%
Government	33.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	23.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	225	100.0%
Born in same state	225	100.0%
Born in different state	189	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	44	19.6%
Italian	29	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	15	6.7%
Polish	6	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61451

What city is ZIP code 61451 in?

ZIP code 61451 is primarily assigned to Laura, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61451 in?

ZIP code 61451 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61451 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 61451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61451 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61451 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61451 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 61451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61451?

The median household income in ZIP code 61451 is $122,639, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61451 in?

ZIP code 61451 observes the CST timezone.