61501 ZIP Code — Astoria, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61501 is located in Astoria, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 75.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61501

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 $64,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61501 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,646

population

75.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61501 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Astoria	Acceptable
Astoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62624 Browning (6.7 mi) 61441 Ipava (7.1 mi) 62617 Bath (7.6 mi) 61484 Vermont (8.5 mi) 61482 Table Grove (12.8 mi) 62644 Havana (12.8 mi) 61542 Lewistown (13.6 mi) 61411 Adair (14.9 mi) 62627 Chandlerville (15.4 mi) 62681 Rushville (16.4 mi) 61452 Littleton (16.6 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,646
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	75.04 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	40.2406
Longitude	-90.3069
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	57.7%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,646

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$30,911

Per capita income

$64,600

Median home value

$648

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

787

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

117

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	405	24.6%
18 and over	1,241	75.4%
65 and over	260	15.8%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,617	96.8%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.4%
Other race	21	1.3%
Two or more races	5	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	3.7%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 35.7%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 1.2%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,600
Median rent / month	$648
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.5%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	84	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	139	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	226	29.4%
Households with children under 18	246	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	23.0%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	28.1%
Married	52.3%	45.6%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	9.4%
Divorced	15.2%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	13.5%
Kindergarten	11	2.9%
Elementary school	169	44.6%
High school	116	30.6%
College / grad school	32	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 15.8%

Construction 9.9%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.1%
Public insurance	37.5%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,536	93.3%
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)	1,644	99.9%
Born in same state	1,644	99.9%
Born in different state	1,593	96.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	11.4%
Arab	169	10.3%
Italian	130	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.8%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61501

What city is ZIP code 61501 in?

ZIP code 61501 is primarily assigned to Astoria, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61501 in?

ZIP code 61501 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61501?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61501?

The median home value in ZIP code 61501 is $64,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61501?

ZIP code 61501 has an estimated population of 1,646 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61501?

The median household income in ZIP code 61501 is $53,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61501 in?

ZIP code 61501 observes the CST timezone.