61427 ZIP Code — Cuba, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61427 is located in Cuba, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 57.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,095 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61427

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 $117,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,500. 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61427 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,095

population

57.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cuba	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61477 Smithfield (6.1 mi) 61431 Ellisville (7.6 mi) 61520 Canton (8.3 mi) 61542 Lewistown (9.7 mi) 61432 Fairview (10.7 mi) 61459 Marietta (11.1 mi) 61441 Ipava (12 mi) 61544 London Mills (13 mi) 61482 Table Grove (13.4 mi) 61415 Avon (15.2 mi) 61531 Farmington (15.3 mi) 62644 Havana (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,095
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	57.87 sq mi
Water area	1.83 sq mi
Latitude	40.5022
Longitude	-90.1979
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	42.6%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.9%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,095

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$68,500

Median household income

$38,795

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

$818

Median monthly rent

81.7%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

863

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

159

35–44

140

184

45–54

161

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

128

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	411	19.6%
18 and over	1,684	80.4%
65 and over	463	22.1%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,021	96.5%
Two or more races	47	2.2%
Black or African American	27	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.9%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$68,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$818
Owner occupied	81.7%
Renter occupied	18.3%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	26.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	23.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.9%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	13.2%
Wood	3.4%
Solar	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	449	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	85	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	218	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	160	17.5%
Households with children under 18	281	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	31.7%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	24.6%
Married	49.9%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.8%
Widowed	6.7%	9.1%
Divorced	17.0%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	1.5%
Elementary school	245	45.9%
High school	169	31.6%
College / grad school	112	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 5.2%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 2.9%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.7%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.1

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	36.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	176	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	28.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,058	98.2%
Spanish	11	0.5%
Other Indo-European	11	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,078	99.2%
Born in same state	2,067	98.7%
Born in different state	1,848	88.2%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.8%
Not a US citizen	17	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	355	16.9%
French	340	16.2%
Arab	163	7.8%
English	26	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	18	0.9%
German	9	0.4%
Dutch	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61427

What city is ZIP code 61427 in?

ZIP code 61427 is primarily assigned to Cuba, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61427 in?

ZIP code 61427 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61427 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61427 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61427 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61427?

The median home value in ZIP code 61427 is $117,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 61427 in?

ZIP code 61427 observes the CST timezone.