61421 ZIP Code — Bradford, IL

Stark County, Illinois

ZIP code 61421 is located in Bradford, Illinois, within Stark County. It covers approximately 99.25 square miles and serves a population of 1,407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61421

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 $82,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,614. 37% 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 27 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 61421 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,407

population

99.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bradford	Acceptable
Bradford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61491 Wyoming (8.9 mi) 61565 Sparland (10.4 mi) 61537 Henry (10.6 mi) 61479 Speer (10.7 mi) 61314 Buda (10.8 mi) 61368 Tiskilwa (11.6 mi) 61560 Putnam (11.7 mi) 61345 Neponset (12.3 mi) 61483 Toulon (12.3 mi) 61526 Edelstein (15.5 mi) 61540 Lacon (16.2 mi) 61449 La Fayette (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,407
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	99.25 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	41.1474
Longitude	-89.6394
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	42.9%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,407

Population

People per sq mi

43.8

Median age

$57,614

Median household income

$32,593

Per capita income

$82,700

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

500

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

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	330	23.5%
18 and over	1,077	76.5%
65 and over	267	19.0%
Median age	43.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,359	94.4%
Hispanic or Latino	32	2.2%
Two or more races	19	1.3%
Other race	17	1.2%
Black or African American	12	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$57,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 52.3%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,700
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	15.4%
1939 or earlier	32.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Wood	0.5%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	42	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	121	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	159	27.6%
Households with children under 18	128	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	33.4%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	21.9%
Married	45.3%	47.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	17.5%
Divorced	22.4%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.0%
Kindergarten	15	5.5%
Elementary school	156	56.9%
High school	46	16.8%
College / grad school	46	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 22.4%

Construction 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 5.8%

Retail trade 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	14.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 9.1%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 6.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.3%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,307	92.9%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	11	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,369	97.3%
Born in same state	1,366	97.1%
Born in different state	1,170	83.2%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.7%
Not a US citizen	29	76.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	201	14.3%
French	160	11.4%
Arab	106	7.5%
English	16	1.1%
Irish	15	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	11	0.8%
Polish	7	0.5%
Norwegian	4	0.3%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61421

What city is ZIP code 61421 in?

ZIP code 61421 is primarily assigned to Bradford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61421 in?

ZIP code 61421 falls within Stark County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61421 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61421?

The median home value in ZIP code 61421 is $82,700.

Does ZIP code 61421 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61421 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 61421?

ZIP code 61421 has an estimated population of 1,407 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61421 in?

ZIP code 61421 observes the CST timezone.