61412 ZIP Code — Alexis, IL

Mercer County, Illinois

ZIP code 61412 is located in Alexis, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 79.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61412

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 $94,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,426. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61412 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,154

population

79.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61412 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61412

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61412. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alexis	Acceptable
Alexis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61466 North Henderson (7 mi) 61453 Little York (7.5 mi) 61462 Monmouth (9.2 mi) 61423 Cameron (10.5 mi) 61472 Rio (10.7 mi) 61401 Galesburg (11.9 mi) 61486 Viola (12 mi) 61465 New Windsor (12.4 mi) 61488 Wataga (13 mi) 61430 East Galesburg (14.3 mi) 61447 Kirkwood (14.3 mi) 61231 Aledo (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,154
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	79.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0257
Longitude	-90.5641
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,154

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$58,426

Median household income

$34,518

Per capita income

$94,200

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

21.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	248	21.5%
18 and over	906	78.5%
65 and over	274	23.7%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,140	98.4%
Two or more races	14	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	22.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$58,426

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 47.3%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 2.2%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,200
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	0.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.0%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	49.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	31.8%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	21.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	287	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	57	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	156	29.9%
Households with children under 18	121	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	185	35.4%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.5%	9.5%
Married	75.2%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	3.2%	16.5%
Divorced	3.2%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 32.1%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.3%
Kindergarten	10	4.8%
Elementary school	141	67.5%
High school	36	17.2%
College / grad school	13	6.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.0%

Manufacturing 21.7%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Construction 6.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Professional & management 4.8%

Retail trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	18.3%
Production & transportation	28.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,107	95.9%
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)	1,131	98.0%
Born in same state	1,130	97.9%
Born in different state	914	79.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	23	2.0%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	173	15%
French	98	8.5%
Arab	91	7.9%
English	25	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	2%
Polish	9	0.8%
Dutch	3	0.3%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61412

What city is ZIP code 61412 in?

ZIP code 61412 is primarily assigned to Alexis, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61412 in?

ZIP code 61412 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61412 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 61412 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61412 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61412 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61412?

The median home value in ZIP code 61412 is $94,200.

Does ZIP code 61412 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61412 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61412 in?

ZIP code 61412 observes the CST timezone.