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Coles County
Ashmore, IL
61912
61912 ZIP Code — Ashmore, IL
Coles County, Illinois
ZIP code 61912 is located in
Ashmore ,
Illinois ,
within Coles County .
It covers approximately 51.97 square miles and serves a population of
1,173 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 61912
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 $96,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $64,000. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 61912 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,173
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
029
Geography
Land area
51.97 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
39.5306
Longitude
-88.0411
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.5%
52.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
29.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.5%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$64,000
Median household income
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 196 16.7% 18 and over 977 83.3% 65 and over 259 22.1% Median age 48.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 1,139 96.5% Black or African American 23 1.9% Two or more races 8 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.6% Other race 3 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.5%
52.8%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
29.0%
29.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
22.1%
15.4%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.5%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.4% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 22.6% $75k–$100k 15.4% $100k–$150k 19.4% $150k–$200k 5.7% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $64,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,000 Median rent / month $719 Owner occupied 88.3% Renter occupied 11.7% Vacant 11.8% Single-family detached 91.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.9% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.08
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 6.5% 1990–1999 4.4% 1980–1989 10.3% 1970–1979 24.2% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 5.9% 1940–1949 3.8% 1939 or earlier 28.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 26.0% 3 bedrooms 52.9% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.5% 1 vehicle 22.2% 2 vehicles 36.7% 3 or more 34.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 52.4% Electricity 36.7% Propane / LP gas 9.8% Wood 0.2% Solar 0.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 322 59.6% Cohabiting couple 47 8.7% Male householder, no spouse 40 7.4% Female householder, no spouse 131 24.3% Households with children under 18 130 24.1% Households with seniors (65+) 196 36.3% Average household size 2.17
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.4% 17.5% Married 71.9% 55.5% Separated 1.8% 2.7% Widowed 0.4% 11.0% Divorced 8.6% 13.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.3%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 75 41.2% High school 31 17.0% College / grad school 76 41.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.8%
Public administration
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Professional & management
1.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.0% Service 15.2% Sales & office 17.7% Natural resources & construction 14.0% Production & transportation 15.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.9% Government 23.0% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.1% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 9.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
63.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.9% Retirement income 36.1% Supplemental Security 5.4% Cash public assistance 0.6% Food stamps / SNAP 13.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 31.1% High cholesterol 31.4% Diabetes 8.9% Heart disease 6.0% Stroke 2.7% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 25.4% Kidney disease 2.6% Pulmonary disease 6.5% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.1% Binge drinking 16.2% No physical activity 21.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.5% Depression 17.8% Fair or poor health 12.2% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 9.0% No health insurance 9.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 67.3% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 12.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 6.4%
Disability % Any disability 10.7% Under 18 3.6% 18–64 years 8.5% 65 and over 22.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.0% Public insurance 43.1% No insurance 3.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,115 95.1% 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) 1,173 100.0% Born in same state 1,165 99.3% Born in different state 911 77.7% Foreign born 8 0.7% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 252 21.5% Italian 125 10.7% Arab 78 6.6%
Ancestry Count % Polish 5 0.4% German 2 0.2% Irish 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.0% Internet access 94.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61912
What city is ZIP code 61912 in?
ZIP code 61912 is primarily assigned to Ashmore, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61912 in?
ZIP code 61912 falls within Coles County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61912 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61912 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61912?
16% of residents in ZIP code 61912 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61912?
The median home value in ZIP code 61912 is $96,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 61912?
ZIP code 61912 has an estimated population of 1,173 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 61912 in?
ZIP code 61912 observes the CST timezone.
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