61414 ZIP Code — Altona, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61414 is located in Altona, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 54.80 square miles and serves a population of 794 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61414

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 $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,161. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61414 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

794
population
54.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61414 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61414

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City Status
Altona Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61467 Oneida (5.8 mi) 61485 Victoria (7.7 mi) 61490 Woodhull (8.9 mi) 61449 La Fayette (9.9 mi) 61488 Wataga (10.3 mi) 61428 Dahinda (10.5 mi) 61434 Galva (10.6 mi) 61472 Rio (12.3 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (12.4 mi) 61448 Knoxville (12.9 mi) 61238 Cambridge (13.1 mi) 61413 Alpha (13.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 794
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 54.80 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 41.1000
Longitude -90.1451
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 40.4% 54.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.5% 29.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 14.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

794
Population
14
People per sq mi
51.3
Median age
$61,161
Median household income
$34,364
Per capita income
$108,200
Median home value
$735
Median monthly rent
93.1%
Home ownership
6.7%
Poverty rate
13.4%
Unemployment
362
Housing units
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
21
Under 5
17
21
5–9
17
23
10–14
20
18
15–19
15
39
20–24
32
36
25–34
30
41
35–44
35
41
45–54
35
32
55–59
27
31
60–64
26
83
65–74
70
43
75–84
36
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814318.0%
18 and over65182.0%
65 and over23729.8%
Median age51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or more races 1.1%
GroupCount%
White78597.8%
Hispanic or Latino91.1%
Two or more races91.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.4% 54.0% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 45.5% 29.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.3% 14.2% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.5%
$10k–$15k 0.3%
$15k–$25k 6.0%
$25k–$35k 6.6%
$35k–$50k 25.4%
$50k–$75k 19.2%
$75k–$100k 17.4%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
$200k+ 3.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k0.3%
$15k–$25k6.0%
$25k–$35k6.6%
$35k–$50k25.4%
$50k–$75k19.2%
$75k–$100k17.4%
$100k–$150k14.1%
$150k–$200k2.7%
$200k+3.9%
Median income$61,161

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%
$50k–$100k 34.1%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 21.5%
$200k–$300k 10.3%
$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$108,200
Median rent / month$735
Owner occupied93.1%
Renter occupied6.9%
Vacant13.2%
Single-family detached99.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.2
Avg household size (owned)2.25

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20092.6%
1990–19991.3%
1980–19891.0%
1970–197925.2%
1960–19693.6%
1950–195914.3%
1940–19492.6%
1939 or earlier49.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms29.9%
3 bedrooms37.1%
4 bedrooms30.9%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.1%
1 vehicle14.4%
2 vehicles58.4%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas64.7%
Electricity20.4%
Propane / LP gas13.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17452.1%
Cohabiting couple298.7%
Male householder, no spouse8625.7%
Female householder, no spouse4513.5%
Households with children under 187321.9%
Households with seniors (65+)17652.7%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.8%15.6%
Married59.8%58.0%
Separated0.0%0.7%
Widowed2.4%11.7%
Divorced12.0%14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 3.5%
HS graduate 35.6%
Some college, no degree 19.8%
Associate's degree 22.2%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1813.6%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5138.6%
High school4433.3%
College / grad school1914.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%
Other services 14.7%
Agriculture & mining 10.2%
Construction 9.1%
Manufacturing 6.6%
Retail trade 5.8%
Professional & management 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Public administration 3.6%
Wholesale trade 3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%
Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.9%
Service10.2%
Sales & office13.0%
Natural resources & construction15.2%
Production & transportation13.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.8%
Government14.4%
Self-employed15.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.5%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.2%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)22.8

Poverty

All people 6.7%
Under 18 years 2.1%
18 and over 7.7%
Married-couple families 5.2%
Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.9%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP5.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.3%
High blood pressure32.7%
High cholesterol35.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.9%
Binge drinking15.1%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.2%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health9.2%
No health insurance8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.8%
Visited dentist68.1%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss11.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans385.8%
Disability%
Any disability11.5%
Under 187.0%
18–64 years8.0%
65 and over20.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.4%
Public insurance37.5%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only75695.2%
Spanish40.5%
Other Indo-European40.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)79399.9%
Born in same state79299.7%
Born in different state69587.5%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French12315.5%
Italian526.5%
Arab273.4%
AncestryCount%
English50.6%
Polish40.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.1%
Internet access87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61414

What city is ZIP code 61414 in?

ZIP code 61414 is primarily assigned to Altona, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61414 in?

ZIP code 61414 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61414 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61414 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61414 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61414 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61414 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61414 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61414?

The median home value in ZIP code 61414 is $108,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61414 in?

ZIP code 61414 observes the CST timezone.

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