61262 ZIP Code — Lynn Center, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61262 is located in Lynn Center, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 51.23 square miles and serves a population of 734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61262

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 $209,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,344. 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.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61262 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

734

population

51.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lynn Center	Acceptable
Lynn Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61273 Orion (6.1 mi) 61413 Alpha (6.1 mi) 61490 Woodhull (7.5 mi) 61274 Osco (7.9 mi) 61281 Sherrard (8.6 mi) 61238 Cambridge (9 mi) 61465 New Windsor (9.5 mi) 61240 Coal Valley (10.4 mi) 61472 Rio (12.9 mi) 61486 Viola (13.1 mi) 61241 Colona (13.2 mi) 61466 North Henderson (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	734
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	51.23 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.2818
Longitude	-90.3481
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	22.2%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

734

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$87,344

Median household income

$31,787

Per capita income

$209,200

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

257

Housing units

23.4%

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	165	22.5%
18 and over	569	77.5%
65 and over	169	23.0%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	722	98.4%
Two or more races	12	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.2%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	51.0%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.4%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 38.8%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	38.8%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$87,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,200
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	15.3%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	30.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	24.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	4.3%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.8%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	55.2%
Fuel oil	9.6%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	79.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	27	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	12	4.3%
Households with children under 18	105	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	35.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.9%	17.1%
Married	75.4%	74.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.2%
Divorced	17.8%	6.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	16.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	42.0%
High school	39	28.3%
College / grad school	18	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Finance & real estate 13.4%

Retail trade 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Construction 6.9%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Professional & management 3.8%

Information 3.4%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	6.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.0

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 14.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.8%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	3.5%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	15.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	666	90.7%
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)	734	100.0%
Born in same state	724	98.6%
Born in different state	490	66.8%
Foreign born	10	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	59	8%
Arab	52	7.1%
English	40	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	40	5.4%
French	31	4.2%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61262

What city is ZIP code 61262 in?

ZIP code 61262 is primarily assigned to Lynn Center, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61262 in?

ZIP code 61262 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61262 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61262?

16% of residents in ZIP code 61262 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61262 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61262?

ZIP code 61262 has an estimated population of 734 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61262 in?

ZIP code 61262 observes the CST timezone.