61319 ZIP Code — Cornell, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 61319 is located in Cornell, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 49.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61319

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 $156,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,211. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61319 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,297

population

49.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cornell	Acceptable
Cornell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61313 Blackstone (5.8 mi) 61311 Ancona (5.9 mi) 61333 Long Point (6.4 mi) 61364 Streator (8.5 mi) 61743 Graymont (9.2 mi) 61740 Flanagan (10.2 mi) 61764 Pontiac (11.5 mi) 60460 Odell (12 mi) 60470 Ransom (12.2 mi) 61321 Dana (12.3 mi) 61377 Wenona (13 mi) 61358 Rutland (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,297
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	49.30 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	41.0114
Longitude	-88.7580
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,297

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$74,211

Median household income

$37,200

Per capita income

$156,600

Median home value

$882

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

591

Housing units

19.4%

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

101

60–64

120

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	177	13.6%
18 and over	1,120	86.4%
65 and over	304	23.4%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,266	97.3%
Two or more races	31	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$74,211

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,600
Median rent / month	$882
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.2%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	3.5%
Solar	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	363	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	127	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	90	15.0%
Households with children under 18	113	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	231	38.5%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	17.6%
Married	61.0%	63.2%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	7.4%	7.0%
Divorced	10.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.0%
Kindergarten	11	5.9%
Elementary school	58	31.4%
High school	66	35.7%
College / grad school	37	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Professional & management 17.0%

Construction 14.7%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.5%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	64.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	93	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	33.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,232	95.0%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,297	100.0%
Born in same state	1,293	99.7%
Born in different state	1,148	88.5%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	254	19.6%
French	94	7.2%
Arab	37	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.8%
Polish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	94.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61319

What city is ZIP code 61319 in?

ZIP code 61319 is primarily assigned to Cornell, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61319 in?

ZIP code 61319 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61319 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 61319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61319 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61319 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61319?

The median home value in ZIP code 61319 is $156,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61319?

ZIP code 61319 has an estimated population of 1,297 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61319 in?

ZIP code 61319 observes the CST timezone.