61450 ZIP Code — La Harpe, IL

Hancock County, Illinois

ZIP code 61450 is located in La Harpe, Illinois, within Hancock County. It covers approximately 76.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,756 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61450

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 $95,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,921. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61450 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,756

population

76.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61450 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61450

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61450. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
La Harpe	Acceptable
La Harpe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62330 Dallas City (6.7 mi) 61420 Blandinsville (8.3 mi) 61454 Lomax (8.5 mi) 62374 Tennessee (11 mi) 62321 Carthage (12 mi) 61475 Sciota (13.6 mi) 62358 Niota (13.7 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (14.4 mi) 62326 Colchester (14.5 mi) 61425 Carman (15 mi) 61460 Media (16.3 mi) 52658 Wever (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,756
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	76.34 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.5569
Longitude	-90.9973
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,756

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$60,921

Median household income

$31,145

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$675

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

734

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

102

45–54

55–59

60–64

127

65–74

113

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	354	20.2%
18 and over	1,402	79.8%
65 and over	465	26.5%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,702	95%
Two or more races	54	3%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	36.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	15.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$60,921

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 34.8%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 0.6%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$675
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	31.4%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	28.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	45.7%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	32.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.8%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	21.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	9	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	126	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	216	28.0%
Households with children under 18	185	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	39.1%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	10.9%
Married	60.7%	58.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	3.8%	11.0%
Divorced	15.9%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	5.6%
Kindergarten	12	4.0%
Elementary school	150	49.8%
High school	85	28.2%
College / grad school	37	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Retail trade 15.7%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Construction 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Public administration 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	13.6%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	121	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,654	94.2%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,752	99.8%
Born in same state	1,749	99.6%
Born in different state	1,095	62.4%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	192	10.9%
Arab	150	8.5%
Italian	102	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.5%
Dutch	4	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.0%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61450

What city is ZIP code 61450 in?

ZIP code 61450 is primarily assigned to La Harpe, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61450 in?

ZIP code 61450 falls within Hancock County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61450 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 61450 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61450 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 61450 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61450 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61450 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61450?

The median home value in ZIP code 61450 is $95,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61450 in?

ZIP code 61450 observes the CST timezone.