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Montgomery County
Irving, IL
62051
62051 ZIP Code — Irving, IL
Montgomery County, Illinois
ZIP code 62051 is located in
Irving ,
Illinois ,
within Montgomery County .
It covers approximately 39.35 square miles and serves a population of
793 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 62051
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 $88,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,007. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 62051 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
793
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
39.35 sq mi
Water area
0.41 sq mi
Latitude
39.2171
Longitude
-89.4048
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
45.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
33.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
18.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.5%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$58,007
Median household income
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 76 9.6% 18 and over 717 90.4% 65 and over 147 18.5% Median age 48.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 765 95.3% Two or more races 16 2% Hispanic or Latino 10 1.2% Other race 10 1.2% Black or African American 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.2%
45.3%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.4%
33.5%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
9.2%
18.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
2.2%
2.5%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.4% $10k–$15k 14.8% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 6.8% $50k–$75k 28.8% $75k–$100k 10.4% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 0.9% $200k+ 0.9% Median income $58,007
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $88,800 Median rent / month $471 Owner occupied 78.6% Renter occupied 21.4% Vacant 4.8% Single-family detached 89.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.6% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.55
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.3% 2000–2009 21.8% 1990–1999 7.9% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 7.1% 1960–1969 3.7% 1950–1959 15.8% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 23.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.6% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 21.2% 3 bedrooms 45.2% 4 bedrooms 15.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.6% 1 vehicle 23.4% 2 vehicles 44.8% 3 or more 28.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 33.5% Electricity 25.8% Propane / LP gas 28.5% Wood 11.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 161 47.8% Cohabiting couple 32 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 75 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 69 20.5% Households with children under 18 51 15.1% Households with seniors (65+) 118 35.0% Average household size 2.35
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.3% 39.4% Married 47.4% 41.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.5% 4.6% Divorced 14.8% 14.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.3%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.5% Bachelor's or higher 14.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 9.3% Kindergarten 3 4.0% Elementary school 38 50.7% High school 6 8.0% College / grad school 21 28.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Public administration
10.9%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Professional & management
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.2% Service 13.9% Sales & office 16.1% Natural resources & construction 19.5% Production & transportation 27.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.5% Government 19.1% Self-employed 6.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.5% Carpool 9.1% Public transit 1.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
20.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.3% Retirement income 33.8% Supplemental Security 8.0% Cash public assistance 1.5% Food stamps / SNAP 21.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.7% High blood pressure 37.8% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.2% Binge drinking 14.8% No physical activity 29.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.1% Depression 18.9% Fair or poor health 18.5% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 12.6% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.0% Visited dentist 57.1% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 18.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 21.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.2% 65 and over 48.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.7% Public insurance 33.0% No insurance 25.6% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 771 97.2% 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) 781 98.5% Born in same state 780 98.4% Born in different state 696 87.8% Foreign born 1 0.1% Naturalized citizen 12 1.5% Not a US citizen 12 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 233 29.4% Arab 73 9.2%
Ancestry Count % French 63 7.9% English 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.5% Internet access 89.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 62051
What city is ZIP code 62051 in?
ZIP code 62051 is primarily assigned to Irving, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 62051 in?
ZIP code 62051 falls within Montgomery County, Illinois.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 62051?
15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 62051?
16% of residents in ZIP code 62051 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 62051 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 62051 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 62051?
The median home value in ZIP code 62051 is $88,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 62051 in?
ZIP code 62051 observes the CST timezone.
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