61235 ZIP Code — Atkinson, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61235 is located in Atkinson, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 52.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,464 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309/815.

About ZIP code 61235

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 $127,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,813. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61235 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,464

population

52.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61235 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61235

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atkinson	Acceptable
Atkinson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61234 Annawan (4.8 mi) 61254 Geneseo (8 mi) 61344 Mineral (9.9 mi) 61443 Kewanee (10 mi) 61238 Cambridge (10.9 mi) 61434 Galva (12.3 mi) 61274 Osco (12.6 mi) 61345 Neponset (14 mi) 61361 Sheffield (15.2 mi) 61277 Prophetstown (15.4 mi) 61241 Colona (16.2 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,464
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	52.41 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.3954
Longitude	-90.0203
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,464

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$57,813

Median household income

$35,641

Per capita income

$127,900

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

5.8%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	350	23.9%
18 and over	1,114	76.1%
65 and over	347	23.7%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,385	90.1%
Hispanic or Latino	73	4.7%
Two or more races	73	4.7%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.5%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$57,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 41.9%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,900
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.6%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	18.5%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	297	44.3%
Cohabiting couple	79	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	15.1%
Female householder, no spouse	194	28.9%
Households with children under 18	194	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	41.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	20.9%
Married	54.3%	48.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	14.1%
Divorced	8.5%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	2.6%
Kindergarten	4	1.1%
Elementary school	154	44.1%
High school	151	43.3%
College / grad school	31	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.8%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Other services 3.4%

Construction 2.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	32.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.0%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.3

Poverty

All people 5.8%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	39.0%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,418	96.9%
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)	1,464	100.0%
Born in same state	1,464	100.0%
Born in different state	1,299	88.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	137	9.4%
French	103	7%
English	65	4.4%
Arab	26	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
German	3	0.2%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61235

What city is ZIP code 61235 in?

ZIP code 61235 is primarily assigned to Atkinson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61235 in?

ZIP code 61235 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61235 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61235?

The median home value in ZIP code 61235 is $127,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 61235?

ZIP code 61235 has an estimated population of 1,464 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61235?

The median household income in ZIP code 61235 is $57,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61235 in?

ZIP code 61235 observes the CST timezone.