61420 ZIP Code — Blandinsville, IL

Mcdonough County, Illinois

ZIP code 61420 is located in Blandinsville, Illinois, within Mcdonough County. It covers approximately 68.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/309.

About ZIP code 61420

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 $88,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,518. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61420 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,002

population

68.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61420 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61420

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blandinsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61475 Sciota (5.6 mi) 61450 La Harpe (8.3 mi) 62326 Colchester (10.3 mi) 61438 Good Hope (10.8 mi) 62374 Tennessee (11.7 mi) 61454 Lomax (13.4 mi) 61455 Macomb (14.5 mi) 61460 Media (14.7 mi) 61478 Smithshire (14.8 mi) 62330 Dallas City (15.1 mi) 61473 Roseville (15.1 mi) 61422 Bushnell (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,002
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	68.48 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.5499
Longitude	-90.8392
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,002

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$61,518

Median household income

$30,610

Per capita income

$88,100

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

422

Housing units

14.4%

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	184	18.4%
18 and over	818	81.6%
65 and over	231	23.1%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

Two or more races 5.7%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	930	92.8%
Two or more races	57	5.7%
Asian	15	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$61,518

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.2%

$50k–$100k 45.1%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 16.2%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,100
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	31.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	16.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	49	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	97	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	76	17.9%
Households with children under 18	76	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	37.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.0%	14.4%
Married	50.8%	57.9%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%
Widowed	6.2%	7.2%
Divorced	13.6%	20.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	18.7%
Kindergarten	35	22.6%
Elementary school	65	41.9%
High school	23	14.8%
College / grad school	3	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.0%

Construction 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Education & healthcare 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.0%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	933	93.1%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	980	97.8%
Born in same state	980	97.8%
Born in different state	815	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	22	2.2%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	178	17.8%
Italian	109	10.9%
Arab	44	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.5%
Polish	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61420

What city is ZIP code 61420 in?

ZIP code 61420 is primarily assigned to Blandinsville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61420 in?

ZIP code 61420 falls within Mcdonough County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61420?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61420 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61420?

The median home value in ZIP code 61420 is $88,100.

Does ZIP code 61420 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61420 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61420 in?

ZIP code 61420 observes the CST timezone.