61312 ZIP Code — Arlington, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61312 is located in Arlington, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 32.59 square miles and serves a population of 433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61312

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 $145,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,000. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61312 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

433

population

32.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61312 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61312

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61329 Ladd (4.4 mi) 61320 Dalzell (4.6 mi) 61337 Malden (4.6 mi) 61362 Spring Valley (6.9 mi) 61330 La Moille (8.3 mi) 61354 Peru (8.6 mi) 61301 La Salle (9.3 mi) 61356 Princeton (11 mi) 61342 Mendota (12 mi) 61326 Granville (12.1 mi) 61373 Utica (12.6 mi) 61349 Ohio (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	433
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	32.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4382
Longitude	-89.2430
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

433

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$85,000

Median household income

$42,063

Per capita income

$145,200

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

77.1%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

156

Housing units

18.2%

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	87	20.1%
18 and over	346	79.9%
65 and over	79	18.2%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	416	94.8%
Two or more races	15	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	1.4%
Other race	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.2%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$85,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 29.7%

$150k–$200k 31.0%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,200
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	77.1%
Renter occupied	22.9%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	99.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	6.0%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	49.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	25.1%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	39.9%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.7%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	45.2%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	29	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	50	26.6%
Households with children under 18	50	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	32.4%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	13.1%
Married	56.9%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	4.3%	14.3%
Divorced	13.3%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	11.3%
Elementary school	43	53.8%
High school	19	23.8%
College / grad school	9	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Retail trade 15.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Professional & management 8.7%

Wholesale trade 5.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 71.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.3%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	414	95.6%
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)	431	99.5%
Born in same state	431	99.5%
Born in different state	373	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	12.9%
French	26	6%
Arab	21	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2.8%
Dutch	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61312

What city is ZIP code 61312 in?

ZIP code 61312 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61312 in?

ZIP code 61312 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61312 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61312 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61312?

The median home value in ZIP code 61312 is $145,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61312?

ZIP code 61312 has an estimated population of 433 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61312?

The median household income in ZIP code 61312 is $85,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61312 in?

ZIP code 61312 observes the CST timezone.