61449 ZIP Code — La Fayette, IL

Stark County, Illinois

ZIP code 61449 is located in La Fayette, Illinois, within Stark County. It covers approximately 36.64 square miles and serves a population of 229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61449

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 $49,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,917. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

229

population

36.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Fayette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61483 Toulon (4.5 mi) 61434 Galva (8.3 mi) 61491 Wyoming (9.2 mi) 61414 Altona (9.9 mi) 61485 Victoria (10.1 mi) 61443 Kewanee (10.5 mi) 61451 Laura (11.2 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (12 mi) 61479 Speer (12.1 mi) 61428 Dahinda (13.7 mi) 61345 Neponset (14.4 mi) 61467 Oneida (15.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	229
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	36.64 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.1057
Longitude	-89.9553
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	64.3%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

229

Population

People per sq mi

51.5

Median age

$46,917

Median household income

$35,121

Per capita income

$49,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

2.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	14.8%
18 and over	195	85.2%
65 and over	82	35.8%
Median age	51.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Two or more races 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	200	80.6%
Two or more races	25	10.1%
Hispanic or Latino	19	7.7%
Black or African American	3	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.3%	47.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	33.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	16.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 10.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 30.1%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	10.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	30.1%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$46,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.6%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	28.5%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	15.6%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.9%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	38.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	25.6%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	60	45.1%
Female householder, no spouse	32	24.1%
Households with children under 18	15	11.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	51.1%
Average household size	1.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	0.0%
Married	34.5%	52.6%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	34.2%
Divorced	34.5%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.1%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	2.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	6.9%
Elementary school	27	93.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.6%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 16.5%

Wholesale trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Education & healthcare 4.1%

Retail trade 2.1%

Public administration 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	2.1%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	27.8%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.4%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	97.8%
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)	229	100.0%
Born in same state	227	99.1%
Born in different state	214	93.4%
Foreign born	2	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	13.5%
Arab	24	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	22	9.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.1%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61449

What city is ZIP code 61449 in?

ZIP code 61449 is primarily assigned to La Fayette, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61449 in?

ZIP code 61449 falls within Stark County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61449 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 61449 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61449?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61449 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 61449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61449 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61449 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61449 in?

ZIP code 61449 observes the CST timezone.