61437 ZIP Code — Gladstone, IL

Henderson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61437 is located in Gladstone, Illinois, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 37.76 square miles and serves a population of 664 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $72,778. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61437 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

664

population

37.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gladstone	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52601 Burlington (6 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (6.4 mi) 61425 Carman (6.7 mi) 61418 Biggsville (8 mi) 61469 Oquawka (9.3 mi) 61460 Media (10.1 mi) 52650 Sperry (10.5 mi) 52655 West Burlington (11.7 mi) 61454 Lomax (12.1 mi) 52638 Middletown (13.3 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (13.4 mi) 61447 Kirkwood (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	664
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	37.76 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	40.8513
Longitude	-90.9997
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	36.9%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

664

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$72,778

Median household income

$35,109

Per capita income

$145,700

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

17.9%

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	95	14.3%
18 and over	569	85.7%
65 and over	188	28.3%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	649	95.9%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.9%
Other race	13	1.9%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.9%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.9%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.7%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	18.6%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$72,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 31.9%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,700
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	16.6%
1990–1999	17.9%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	13.2%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	36.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.8%
Electricity	7.1%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	132	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	19	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	69	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	60	21.4%
Households with children under 18	35	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	45.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	12.2%
Married	51.5%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	0.7%	32.6%
Divorced	11.0%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.4%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	26.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	55.1%
High school	5	4.7%
College / grad school	15	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Construction 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.1%

Retail trade 7.4%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	27.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.1%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.4%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.8%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	631	95.0%
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)	664	100.0%
Born in same state	664	100.0%
Born in different state	186	28.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	112	16.9%
French	59	8.9%
Arab	56	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	2.1%
English	10	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61437

What city is ZIP code 61437 in?

ZIP code 61437 is primarily assigned to Gladstone, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61437 in?

ZIP code 61437 falls within Henderson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61437 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 61437 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61437 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61437?

The median home value in ZIP code 61437 is $145,700.

Does ZIP code 61437 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61437 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61437 in?

ZIP code 61437 observes the CST timezone.