61546 ZIP Code — Manito, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 61546 is located in Manito, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 94.60 square miles and serves a population of 3,791 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61546

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 $128,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,285. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% 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 32 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 61546 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,791

population

94.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61546 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61546

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61546. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manito	Acceptable
Manito	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61532 Forest City (6.7 mi) 61567 Topeka (8.5 mi) 61534 Green Valley (8.7 mi) 61533 Glasford (10 mi) 61547 Mapleton (11.8 mi) 61558 Pekin (12.6 mi) 61554 Pekin (12.8 mi) 62682 San Jose (13.1 mi) 61520 Canton (14.6 mi) 61607 Peoria (14.6 mi) 62633 Easton (15.6 mi) 62664 Mason City (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,791
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	94.60 sq mi
Water area	6.51 sq mi
Latitude	40.4370
Longitude	-89.8091
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	38.6%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,791

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$75,285

Median household income

$38,173

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,658

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

119

5–9

10–14

101

15–19

103

20–24

180

25–34

189

193

35–44

203

280

45–54

295

133

55–59

140

128

60–64

134

286

65–74

302

122

75–84

128

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	753	19.9%
18 and over	3,038	80.1%
65 and over	933	24.6%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,631	94.5%
Two or more races	131	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	50	1.3%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
Other race	6	0.2%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.9%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$75,285

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 25.7%

$100k–$150k 26.6%

$150k–$200k 26.1%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	29.3%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.7%
Electricity	18.8%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	2.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	910	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	137	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	318	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	288	17.4%
Households with children under 18	422	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	642	38.8%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	18.8%
Married	58.9%	57.1%
Separated	1.0%	0.4%
Widowed	3.2%	10.9%
Divorced	14.4%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 28.5%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	84	11.8%
Kindergarten	30	4.2%
Elementary school	300	42.1%
High school	197	27.7%
College / grad school	101	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 2.4%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.2%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 31.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	300	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,558	93.9%
Spanish	20	0.6%
Other Indo-European	20	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,755	99.1%
Born in same state	3,754	99.0%
Born in different state	3,270	86.3%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	0.9%
Not a US citizen	36	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	511	13.5%
French	320	8.4%
Arab	216	5.7%
English	64	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	1.1%
Dutch	6	0.2%
Irish	4	0.1%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61546

What city is ZIP code 61546 in?

ZIP code 61546 is primarily assigned to Manito, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61546 in?

ZIP code 61546 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61546 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61546 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61546?

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 61546 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61546 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61546?

The median home value in ZIP code 61546 is $128,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61546 in?

ZIP code 61546 observes the CST timezone.