61431 ZIP Code — Ellisville, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61431 is located in Ellisville, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 34.27 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61431

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 $113,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,558) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61431 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

315

population

34.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellisville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61477 Smithfield (6.9 mi) 61544 London Mills (7.1 mi) 61427 Cuba (7.6 mi) 61432 Fairview (7.9 mi) 61415 Avon (8.3 mi) 61459 Marietta (9.3 mi) 61470 Prairie City (11.6 mi) 61474 Saint Augustine (11.7 mi) 61520 Canton (12.7 mi) 61422 Bushnell (13.5 mi) 61458 Maquon (13.7 mi) 61482 Table Grove (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	315
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	34.27 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.5908
Longitude	-90.2829
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	54.4%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

315

Population

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$48,558

Median household income

$39,935

Per capita income

$113,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.6%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

139

Housing units

20.1%

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	42	13.3%
18 and over	273	86.7%
65 and over	114	36.2%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	315	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.6%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 20.3%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	20.3%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$48,558

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.6%
Renter occupied	8.4%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	0.7%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	50.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	27.8%
4 bedrooms	42.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	76.2%
Wood	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	74	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	30	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	32	22.4%
Households with children under 18	19	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	65.7%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	15.1%
Married	44.3%	53.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.3%	18.7%
Divorced	5.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	4.7%
Kindergarten	6	14.0%
Elementary school	26	60.5%
High school	6	14.0%
College / grad school	3	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.8%

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Construction 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Professional & management 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Retail trade 0.7%

Information 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	3.7%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	39.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.3%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	21.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	311	98.7%
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)	315	100.0%
Born in same state	315	100.0%
Born in different state	298	94.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	11.7%
French	25	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	7.6%
English	13	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61431

What city is ZIP code 61431 in?

ZIP code 61431 is primarily assigned to Ellisville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61431 in?

ZIP code 61431 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61431 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 61431 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61431 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 61431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61431 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61431?

The median home value in ZIP code 61431 is $113,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 61431 in?

ZIP code 61431 observes the CST timezone.