Menard County, IL ZIP Codes
Illinois (IL) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
12,164
population (2021)
-4.3%
pop change since 2010
17129
FIPS code
Menard County ZIP code map
About Menard County
Menard County is located in Illinois and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,164 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.3% from 12,705 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Menard County is 17129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,164 |
| 2010 population | 12,705 |
| Change | -4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| FIPS code | 17129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Menard County
ZIP codes for Menard County, IL (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62613 | Athens | Menard | View map |
| 62642 | Greenview | Menard | View map |
| 62659 | Lincolns New Salem | Menard | View map |
| 62673 | Oakford | Menard | View map |
| 62675 | Petersburg | Menard | View map |
| 62688 | Tallula | Menard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,331
Population
43.1
Median age
$84,737
Median household income
$41,513
Per capita income
$143,480
Median home value
$690
Median monthly rent
82.0%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
4,614
Housing units
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
320
Under 5
338
429
5–9
455
365
10–14
387
358
15–19
380
299
20–24
316
620
25–34
656
744
35–44
788
738
45–54
781
415
55–59
439
509
60–64
538
716
65–74
759
336
75–84
355
141
85+
149
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,783 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,548 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,456 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Black or African American
0.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,826 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 326 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
15.8%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $84,737 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.1%
$50k–$100k
26.7%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
15.2%
$300k–$500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,480 |
| Median rent / month | $690 |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% |
| Vacant | 10.3% |
| Single-family detached | 88.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.35 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 31.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.1% |
| Electricity | 15.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,906 | 54.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 346 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 699 | 11.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,158 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,617 | 29.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,701 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 19.9% |
| Married | 61.0% | 54.2% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
41.2%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 231 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 271 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,144 | 41.6% |
| High school | 629 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 525 | 19.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Public administration
13.0%
Retail trade
11.4%
Other services
7.6%
Construction
5.9%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.3% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 11.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.1% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,060 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,673 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 28 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 24 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,204 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 12,111 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,301 | 84.9% |
| Foreign born | 93 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 127 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 73 | 42.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,740 | 14.1% |
| Italian | 1,587 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 989 | 8% |
| English | 144 | 1.2% |
| Norwegian | 88 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 60 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 19 | 0.2% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.9% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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