61914 ZIP Code — Bethany, IL

Moultrie County, Illinois

ZIP code 61914 is located in Bethany, Illinois, within Moultrie County. It covers approximately 60.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,783 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61914

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,396. 53% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61914 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,783

population

60.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61914 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61914

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61914. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62534 Findlay (7.2 mi) 62550 Moweaqua (8.8 mi) 61925 Dalton City (8.8 mi) 61937 Lovington (11 mi) 61951 Sullivan (11.9 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (12.1 mi) 62544 Macon (13 mi) 62510 Assumption (13.5 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (13.8 mi) 61957 Windsor (16.5 mi) 62521 Decatur (17 mi) 62465 Strasburg (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,783
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	60.49 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	39.6018
Longitude	-88.8096
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	40.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	37.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,783

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$62,396

Median household income

$35,642

Per capita income

$102,600

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

78.2%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

708

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

118

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	408	22.9%
18 and over	1,375	77.1%
65 and over	479	26.9%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,749	98.1%
Two or more races	34	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	40.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	37.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$62,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.2%

$50k–$100k 42.0%

$100k–$150k 40.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,600
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	78.2%
Renter occupied	21.8%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	89.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	33.0%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	53.8%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	22.8%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.4%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	385	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	50	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	152	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	256	30.4%
Households with children under 18	214	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	343	40.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	17.7%
Married	59.3%	51.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	3.3%	18.1%
Divorced	18.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.9%
Kindergarten	42	11.1%
Elementary school	160	42.4%
High school	91	24.1%
College / grad school	58	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Information 4.7%

Professional & management 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Public administration 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	26.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.7%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.3%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.3%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,687	94.6%
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)	1,774	99.5%
Born in same state	1,774	99.5%
Born in different state	1,511	84.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	322	18.1%
French	225	12.6%
Arab	155	8.7%
English	39	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	13	0.7%
Polish	13	0.7%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61914

What city is ZIP code 61914 in?

ZIP code 61914 is primarily assigned to Bethany, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61914 in?

ZIP code 61914 falls within Moultrie County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61914 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 61914 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61914 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 61914 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61914 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61914 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61914?

The median home value in ZIP code 61914 is $102,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 61914 in?

ZIP code 61914 observes the CST timezone.