61459 ZIP Code — Marietta, IL

Fulton County, Illinois

ZIP code 61459 is located in Marietta, Illinois, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 34.81 square miles and serves a population of 348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61459

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61459 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

348

population

34.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61459 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61459

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marietta	Acceptable
Marietta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61477 Smithfield (5 mi) 61482 Table Grove (6.3 mi) 61422 Bushnell (7.4 mi) 61411 Adair (8.7 mi) 61470 Prairie City (9.1 mi) 61431 Ellisville (9.3 mi) 61415 Avon (9.7 mi) 61427 Cuba (11.1 mi) 61455 Macomb (12.5 mi) 61484 Vermont (12.5 mi) 61441 Ipava (12.7 mi) 61438 Good Hope (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	348
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	34.81 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.4962
Longitude	-90.4083
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	23.8%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	54.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

348

Population

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$80,000

Median household income

$30,238

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.5%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

1.9%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

14.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	24.7%
18 and over	262	75.3%
65 and over	59	17.0%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	344	98.9%
Two or more races	4	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.8%	47.2%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	54.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	18.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 0.8%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 23.1%

$75k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	0.8%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	23.1%
$75k–$100k	30.0%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
Median income	$80,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 44.5%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.5%
Renter occupied	1.5%
Vacant	2.3%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	0.8%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	47.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	42.9%
3 bedrooms	12.0%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	21.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	20.8%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.2%
Electricity	36.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	18	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	21	16.2%
Households with children under 18	43	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	27.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.3%	9.7%
Married	47.1%	73.4%
Separated	2.1%	1.6%
Widowed	1.0%	1.6%
Divorced	10.5%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 41.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	1	1.1%
Elementary school	28	32.2%
High school	55	63.2%
College / grad school	3	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.2%

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Professional & management 20.0%

Retail trade 16.1%

Information 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Other services 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Public administration 1.3%

Construction 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	4.5%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	26.5%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 2.3%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	8.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	344	98.9%
Spanish	3	0.9%
Other Indo-European	3	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	348	100.0%
Born in same state	348	100.0%
Born in different state	292	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	22.4%
Arab	11	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61459

What city is ZIP code 61459 in?

ZIP code 61459 is primarily assigned to Marietta, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61459 in?

ZIP code 61459 falls within Fulton County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61459 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 61459 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61459?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61459?

The median home value in ZIP code 61459 is $86,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61459?

ZIP code 61459 has an estimated population of 348 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61459 in?

ZIP code 61459 observes the CST timezone.