61520 ZIP Code — Canton, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61520 is located in Canton, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 151.99 square miles and serves a population of 16,176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61520

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 $110,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $54,129. 41% 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 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,176

population

151.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61520

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61520. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61427 Cuba (8.3 mi) 61531 Farmington (9.4 mi) 61432 Fairview (9.5 mi) 61533 Glasford (11.2 mi) 61542 Lewistown (12.2 mi) 61569 Trivoli (12.6 mi) 61431 Ellisville (12.7 mi) 61567 Topeka (13.6 mi) 61544 London Mills (14.1 mi) 61477 Smithfield (14.3 mi) 61546 Manito (14.6 mi) 61547 Mapleton (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,176
Population density	106 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	151.99 sq mi
Water area	8.44 sq mi
Latitude	40.5440
Longitude	-90.0489
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	51.0%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

16,176

Population

106

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$54,129

Median household income

$32,475

Per capita income

$110,600

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

5,472

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

377

Under 5

330

394

5–9

344

453

10–14

396

357

15–19

313

545

20–24

477

1,193

25–34

1,043

1,026

35–44

897

1,180

45–54

1,033

549

55–59

481

730

60–64

639

1,088

65–74

951

531

75–84

464

205

85+

180

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,710	16.8%
18 and over	13,466	83.2%
65 and over	3,419	21.1%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Black or African American 5.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,379	86.6%
Black or African American	841	5.1%
Two or more races	521	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	432	2.6%
Other race	220	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	194	1.2%
Asian	21	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$54,129

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 34.2%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,600
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	21.1%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	7.8%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	11.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	34.1%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.4%
Electricity	22.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.0%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,738	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	604	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,214	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,904	29.5%
Households with children under 18	1,550	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,409	37.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.1%	25.0%
Married	38.6%	46.3%
Separated	2.5%	1.5%
Widowed	2.4%	11.7%
Divorced	10.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	234	7.3%
Kindergarten	264	8.3%
Elementary school	1,254	39.2%
High school	637	19.9%
College / grad school	809	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Construction 11.2%

Public administration 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 2.3%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 42.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,061	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	27.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.5%
Public insurance	48.3%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,469	95.6%
Spanish	94	0.6%
Other Indo-European	80	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,945	98.6%
Born in same state	15,896	98.3%
Born in different state	13,742	85.0%
Foreign born	49	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	231	1.4%
Not a US citizen	116	50.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,416	14.9%
Italian	1,447	8.9%
Arab	1,038	6.4%
Norwegian	178	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	95	0.6%
Polish	87	0.5%
German	71	0.4%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61520

What city is ZIP code 61520 in?

ZIP code 61520 is primarily assigned to Canton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61520 in?

ZIP code 61520 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61520 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61520?

15% of residents in ZIP code 61520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61520?

The median home value in ZIP code 61520 is $110,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61520?

ZIP code 61520 has an estimated population of 16,176 residents, with a density of 106 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61520 in?

ZIP code 61520 observes the CST timezone.