Mason County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
12,881
population (2021)
-12.2%
pop change since 2010
17125
FIPS code
Mason County ZIP code map
About Mason County
Mason County is located in Illinois and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,881 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.2% from 14,666 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mason County is 17125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,881 |
| 2010 population | 14,666 |
| Change | -12.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17125 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mason County
ZIP codes for Mason County, IL (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61532 | Forest City | Mason | View map |
| 61546 | Manito | Mason | View map |
| 61567 | Topeka | Mason | View map |
| 62617 | Bath | Mason | View map |
| 62633 | Easton | Mason | View map |
| 62644 | Havana | Mason | View map |
| 62655 | Kilbourne | Mason | View map |
| 62664 | Mason City | Mason | View map |
| 62682 | San Jose | Mason | View map |
Demographics & statistics
14,887
Population
45.4
Median age
$62,519
Median household income
$34,534
Per capita income
$97,367
Median home value
$781
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
6,375
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
365
Under 5
369
427
5–9
432
462
10–14
468
446
15–19
452
339
20–24
343
781
25–34
790
853
35–44
863
953
45–54
963
598
55–59
605
538
60–64
544
939
65–74
950
516
75–84
521
184
85+
186
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,131 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 11,756 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,296 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 45.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.8%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,248 | 94.8% |
| Two or more races | 451 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 145 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k+
4.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.3% |
| Median income | $62,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.6%
$50k–$100k
33.7%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
4.9%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,367 |
| Median rent / month | $781 |
| Owner occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 13.9% |
| Single-family detached | 91.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.0% |
| Electricity | 18.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 31.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,130 | 48.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 618 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,394 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,394 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,650 | 23.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,349 | 32.5% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 19.5% |
| Married | 53.0% | 54.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
42.3%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
10.4%
Graduate / professional
3.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 220 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,512 | 49.1% |
| High school | 760 | 26.1% |
| College / grad school | 390 | 13.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Retail trade
12.0%
Agriculture & mining
11.8%
Construction
9.2%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
4.3%
Professional & management
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
16.8%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
38.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.4% |
| Retirement income | 33.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 62.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 969 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 38.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,153 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 60 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 45 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 15 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,784 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,765 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 13,075 | 88.2% |
| Foreign born | 19 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 103 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 87 | 60.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,045 | 13.7% |
| French | 1,966 | 13.2% |
| Arab | 1,088 | 7.3% |
| English | 209 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 119 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 36 | 0.2% |
| German | 27 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.8% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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