61263 ZIP Code — Matherville, IL

Mercer County, Illinois

ZIP code 61263 is located in Matherville, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 1.37 square miles and serves a population of 808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61263

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 $131,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $64,444. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

808

population

1.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61263

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City	Status
Matherville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	808
Population density	590 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	1.37 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.2596
Longitude	-90.6035
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	39.5%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

808

Population

590

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$64,444

Median household income

$25,766

Per capita income

$131,300

Median home value

$779

Median monthly rent

70.5%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

16.7%

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	259	32.1%
18 and over	549	67.9%
65 and over	127	15.7%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	777	94.4%
Two or more races	17	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.8%
Other race	9	1.1%
Black or African American	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.0%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.0%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
Median income	$64,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 37.4%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,300
Median rent / month	$779
Owner occupied	70.5%
Renter occupied	29.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	2.5%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	40.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	34.7%
2 vehicles	47.2%
3 or more	13.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.4%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	31	10.8%
Female householder, no spouse	72	25.0%
Households with children under 18	103	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	27.8%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	19.2%
Married	72.9%	64.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	4.1%
Divorced	7.2%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 16.7%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	18.6%
Kindergarten	5	2.3%
Elementary school	117	53.2%
High school	39	17.7%
College / grad school	18	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Retail trade 18.6%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Construction 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Professional & management 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Other services 1.0%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	12.0%
Sales & office	27.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 56.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	29.6%
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	21.8%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.0%
Public insurance	41.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	725	89.7%
Spanish	6	0.8%
Other Indo-European	6	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	799	98.9%
Born in same state	775	95.9%
Born in different state	631	78.1%
Foreign born	24	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	6.6%
Arab	46	5.7%
English	42	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	4.3%
Dutch	3	0.4%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61263

What city is ZIP code 61263 in?

ZIP code 61263 is primarily assigned to Matherville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61263 in?

ZIP code 61263 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61263 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61263 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 61263 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61263?

17% of residents in ZIP code 61263 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61263?

The median home value in ZIP code 61263 is $131,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 61263 in?

ZIP code 61263 observes the CST timezone.