61447 ZIP Code — Kirkwood, IL

Warren County, Illinois

ZIP code 61447 is located in Kirkwood, Illinois, within Warren County. It covers approximately 42.33 square miles and serves a population of 1,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61447

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 $96,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($85,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,133

population

42.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61447 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61447

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61447. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kirkwood	Acceptable
Kirkwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61462 Monmouth (5.4 mi) 61418 Biggsville (6.1 mi) 61478 Smithshire (7.7 mi) 61460 Media (9.1 mi) 61473 Roseville (10.6 mi) 61453 Little York (11.1 mi) 61423 Cameron (11.7 mi) 61417 Berwick (12.2 mi) 61469 Oquawka (12.5 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (13.8 mi) 61437 Gladstone (14.1 mi) 61412 Alexis (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,133
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	187

Geography
Land area	42.33 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.8607
Longitude	-90.7302
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	35.3%	44.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	36.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.0%	3.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,133

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$85,750

Median household income

$46,539

Per capita income

$96,100

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

460

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

101

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	25.5%
18 and over	844	74.5%
65 and over	173	15.3%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,119	97.9%
Two or more races	14	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	44.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	36.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.2%	16.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.0%	3.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$85,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 49.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,100
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	39.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	27.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.4%
Electricity	11.6%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	64.5%
Cohabiting couple	33	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	56	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	16.0%
Households with children under 18	167	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	120	26.3%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	13.5%
Married	61.0%	68.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.7%
Widowed	0.4%	7.2%
Divorced	11.6%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	19.7%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	107	35.8%
High school	100	33.4%
College / grad school	21	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Retail trade 13.0%

Public administration 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Other services 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Construction 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	24.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 16.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	32.1%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,078	95.1%
Spanish	10	0.9%
Other Indo-European	10	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,123	99.1%
Born in same state	1,123	99.1%
Born in different state	830	73.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	174	15.4%
Arab	125	11%
French	102	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	2.5%
Dutch	16	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61447

What city is ZIP code 61447 in?

ZIP code 61447 is primarily assigned to Kirkwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61447 in?

ZIP code 61447 falls within Warren County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61447 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61447 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61447?

The median home value in ZIP code 61447 is $96,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61447?

ZIP code 61447 has an estimated population of 1,133 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61447?

The median household income in ZIP code 61447 is $85,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61447 in?

ZIP code 61447 observes the CST timezone.