61532 ZIP Code — Forest City, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 61532 is located in Forest City, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 30.79 square miles and serves a population of 410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61532

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $55,521. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61532 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

410

population

30.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61532 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61532

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61532. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forest City	Acceptable
Forest City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61567 Topeka (6.6 mi) 61546 Manito (6.7 mi) 62682 San Jose (8.7 mi) 62633 Easton (8.9 mi) 61534 Green Valley (9.8 mi) 62664 Mason City (10.8 mi) 62644 Havana (13.7 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (15.5 mi) 61542 Lewistown (15.9 mi) 61533 Glasford (16.6 mi) 61734 Delavan (17.6 mi) 61554 Pekin (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	410
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	30.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3397
Longitude	-89.8194
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	45.4%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

410

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$55,521

Median household income

$26,577

Per capita income

$107,600

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

70.7%

Home ownership

22.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

158

Housing units

16.8%

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	92	22.4%
18 and over	318	77.6%
65 and over	49	12.0%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	397	95.7%
Two or more races	13	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 27.2%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	27.2%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
Median income	$55,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 31.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,600
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	70.7%
Renter occupied	29.3%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	33.6%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	13.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	41.1%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	22.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	14.1%
2 vehicles	52.4%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	47.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	64	33.5%
Female householder, no spouse	16	8.4%
Households with children under 18	52	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	17.3%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	10.5%
Married	48.6%	75.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.4%	10.5%
Divorced	19.4%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.5%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	48	51.1%
High school	27	28.7%
College / grad school	10	10.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.1%

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Retail trade 14.9%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Other services 3.8%

Construction 3.4%

Professional & management 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	7.7%
Self-employed	17.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.3%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.9%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 22.7%

Under 18 years 44.6%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 18.9%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.4%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.7%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	394	96.1%
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)	410	100.0%
Born in same state	410	100.0%
Born in different state	379	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	11.7%
English	34	8.3%
Italian	26	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	6.1%
Polish	7	1.7%
German	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.6%
Internet access	98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61532

What city is ZIP code 61532 in?

ZIP code 61532 is primarily assigned to Forest City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61532 in?

ZIP code 61532 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61532?

23% of residents in ZIP code 61532 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61532?

The median home value in ZIP code 61532 is $107,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61532?

ZIP code 61532 has an estimated population of 410 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61532?

The median household income in ZIP code 61532 is $55,521, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61532 in?

ZIP code 61532 observes the CST timezone.