61937 ZIP Code — Lovington, IL

Moultrie County, Illinois

ZIP code 61937 is located in Lovington, Illinois, within Moultrie County. It covers approximately 95.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61937

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 $88,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $55,000. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61937 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,663

population

95.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lovington	Acceptable
Lovington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61925 Dalton City (7.4 mi) 61929 Hammond (8.3 mi) 61951 Sullivan (10 mi) 62549 Mt Zion (10.6 mi) 61914 Bethany (11 mi) 61911 Arthur (11.4 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (11.6 mi) 61913 Atwood (13.2 mi) 61813 Bement (14.3 mi) 62534 Findlay (15.4 mi) 62501 Argenta (16.7 mi) 62521 Decatur (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,663
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	95.35 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.7219
Longitude	-88.6726
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	48.4%	40.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	37.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,663

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$28,121

Per capita income

$88,200

Median home value

$693

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

585

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

132

35–44

161

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	412	24.8%
18 and over	1,251	75.2%
65 and over	303	18.2%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,531	88.5%
Two or more races	101	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	67	3.9%
Black or African American	25	1.4%
Other race	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	40.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	37.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	18.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 20.1%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	20.1%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%

$50k–$100k 53.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,200
Median rent / month	$693
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	87.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	23.0%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	418	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	62	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	142	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	108	14.8%
Households with children under 18	193	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	37.5%
Average household size	2.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	15.8%
Married	62.0%	61.2%
Separated	1.4%	2.8%
Widowed	6.8%	7.4%
Divorced	12.0%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.1%
Kindergarten	22	5.7%
Elementary school	235	60.9%
High school	56	14.5%
College / grad school	61	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.3%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Construction 13.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Public administration 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	30.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.2%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 9.2%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,585	95.3%
Spanish	33	2.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	2.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,663	100.0%
Born in same state	1,654	99.5%
Born in different state	1,430	86.0%
Foreign born	9	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	210	12.6%
French	199	12%
Arab	137	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.2%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61937

What city is ZIP code 61937 in?

ZIP code 61937 is primarily assigned to Lovington, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61937 in?

ZIP code 61937 falls within Moultrie County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61937?

13% 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 61937 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61937?

The median home value in ZIP code 61937 is $88,200.

Does ZIP code 61937 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61937 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61937 in?

ZIP code 61937 observes the CST timezone.