61749 ZIP Code — Kenney, IL

Dewitt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61749 is located in Kenney, Illinois, within Dewitt County. It covers approximately 35.74 square miles and serves a population of 491 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61749

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 $91,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 61749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

491

population

35.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kenney	Acceptable
Kenney	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62518 Chestnut (6 mi) 61727 Clinton (7.1 mi) 62512 Beason (7.6 mi) 61756 Maroa (9.6 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (9.7 mi) 62543 Latham (9.9 mi) 61778 Waynesville (11.1 mi) 61777 Wapella (12.4 mi) 62548 Mount Pulaski (12.6 mi) 62535 Forsyth (13.6 mi) 62526 Decatur (13.8 mi) 61723 Atlanta (14 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	491
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	35.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.0936
Longitude	-89.0964
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

491

Population

People per sq mi

61.3

Median age

$78,750

Median household income

$46,813

Per capita income

$91,000

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

5.3%

Poverty rate

9.8%

Unemployment

272

Housing units

10.4%

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	8.6%
18 and over	449	91.4%
65 and over	147	29.9%
Median age	61.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Black or African American 1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	485	98.8%
Black or African American	5	1%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 18.9%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	18.9%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	38.1%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$78,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.4%

$50k–$100k 38.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,000
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	27.8%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	16.0%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	58.2%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	45.7%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.4%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.9%
Solar	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	29.9%
Female householder, no spouse	65	22.3%
Households with children under 18	28	9.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	39.5%
Average household size	1.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	9.3%
Married	53.1%	57.7%
Separated	0.8%	2.1%
Widowed	0.4%	22.2%
Divorced	9.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 55.2%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 1.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	10.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	7.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	44.4%
High school	6	22.2%
College / grad school	7	25.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 24.3%

Transportation & utilities 21.1%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 2.7%

Construction 1.6%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	44.9%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 5.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.3%
Retirement income	53.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	34.8%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	471	95.9%
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)	488	99.4%
Born in same state	477	97.1%
Born in different state	418	85.1%
Foreign born	11	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	24.8%
Arab	60	12.2%
Italian	21	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	2.9%
Irish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.3%
Internet access	76.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61749

What city is ZIP code 61749 in?

ZIP code 61749 is primarily assigned to Kenney, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61749 in?

ZIP code 61749 falls within Dewitt County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61749 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 61749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61749 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61749?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61749 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61749 in?

ZIP code 61749 observes the CST timezone.