61524 ZIP Code — Dunfermline, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61524 is located in Dunfermline, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61524

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,150. 49% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

358

population

0.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dunfermline	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	358
Population density	1,432 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.25 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4804
Longitude	-90.0111
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	45.5%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

358

Population

1,432

People per sq mi

55.3

Median age

$52,150

Median household income

$31,529

Per capita income

$108,800

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

14.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

141

Housing units

9.0%

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	38	10.6%
18 and over	320	89.4%
65 and over	125	34.9%
Median age	55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	352	98.3%
Two or more races	6	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	42.9%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	28.4%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$52,150

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 28.4%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,800
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	32.9%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	12.3%
3 bedrooms	69.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.0%
Electricity	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	45	29.0%
Households with children under 18	27	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	50.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	12.9%
Married	63.1%	57.3%
Separated	0.6%	6.4%
Widowed	1.9%	7.6%
Divorced	7.5%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 40.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	44.7%
High school	18	47.4%
College / grad school	1	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Public administration 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Other services 4.6%

Construction 3.9%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.2%
Government	22.9%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 14.5%

Under 18 years 10.5%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.0%
Retirement income	47.1%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	353	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	358	100.0%
Born in same state	356	99.4%
Born in different state	289	80.7%
Foreign born	2	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	49	13.7%
Italian	31	8.7%
Arab	27	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	5.3%
English	11	3.1%
German	2	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61524

What city is ZIP code 61524 in?

ZIP code 61524 is primarily assigned to Dunfermline, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61524 in?

ZIP code 61524 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61524 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 61524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61524 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 61524 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61524?

9% 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 61524 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 61524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61524 in?

ZIP code 61524 observes the CST timezone.