61491 ZIP Code — Wyoming, IL

Stark County, Illinois

ZIP code 61491 is located in Wyoming, Illinois, within Stark County. It covers approximately 96.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61491

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 $111,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61491 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,276

population

96.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61491 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61491

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61491. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wyoming	Acceptable
Wyoming	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61479 Speer (4.3 mi) 61483 Toulon (4.9 mi) 61421 Bradford (8.9 mi) 61449 La Fayette (9.2 mi) 61451 Laura (11.8 mi) 61559 Princeville (12.4 mi) 61526 Edelstein (13.4 mi) 61345 Neponset (13.9 mi) 61565 Sparland (14 mi) 61434 Galva (15.4 mi) 61443 Kewanee (15.6 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,276
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	96.05 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	41.0770
Longitude	-89.7825
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	44.5%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,276

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$35,992

Per capita income

$111,300

Median home value

$645

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

855

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

107

133

35–44

136

172

45–54

175

55–59

60–64

147

65–74

149

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	460	20.2%
18 and over	1,816	79.8%
65 and over	524	23.0%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Asian 2%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,150	92.4%
Hispanic or Latino	51	2.2%
Asian	46	2%
Other race	40	1.7%
Two or more races	25	1.1%
Black or African American	15	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 40.5%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 6.4%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,300
Median rent / month	$645
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	1.9%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	49.3%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	23.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.4%
Electricity	22.0%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	526	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	207	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	246	24.1%
Households with children under 18	234	22.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	41.6%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.1%	19.6%
Married	52.5%	56.8%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	14.5%
Divorced	6.7%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	3.1%
Kindergarten	52	11.6%
Elementary school	200	44.6%
High school	98	21.9%
College / grad school	84	18.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 15.4%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Professional & management 10.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.3%
Government	5.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 35.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	34.5%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,164	95.1%
Spanish	61	2.8%
Other Indo-European	20	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.9%
Other languages	21	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,208	97.0%
Born in same state	2,185	96.0%
Born in different state	1,922	84.4%
Foreign born	23	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	3.0%
Not a US citizen	27	39.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	331	14.5%
Italian	303	13.3%
English	109	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	91	4%
German	5	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.9%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61491

What city is ZIP code 61491 in?

ZIP code 61491 is primarily assigned to Wyoming, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61491 in?

ZIP code 61491 falls within Stark County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61491 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61491 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61491?

The median home value in ZIP code 61491 is $111,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61491?

ZIP code 61491 has an estimated population of 2,276 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61491?

The median household income in ZIP code 61491 is $61,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61491 in?

ZIP code 61491 observes the CST timezone.