61344 ZIP Code — Mineral, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61344 is located in Mineral, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 21.77 square miles and serves a population of 262 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309/815.

About ZIP code 61344

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 $64,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,714. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 61344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

262

population

21.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineral	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61234 Annawan (5.1 mi) 61361 Sheffield (5.4 mi) 61345 Neponset (8.9 mi) 61235 Atkinson (9.9 mi) 61314 Buda (10.5 mi) 61443 Kewanee (12.3 mi) 61283 Tampico (13.2 mi) 61379 Wyanet (13.5 mi) 61277 Prophetstown (15.5 mi) 61434 Galva (16 mi) 61376 Walnut (16.5 mi) 61254 Geneseo (16.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	262
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	21.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.4039
Longitude	-89.8304
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309/815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

262

Population

People per sq mi

49.2

Median age

$40,714

Median household income

$24,095

Per capita income

$64,200

Median home value

$1,031

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

143

Housing units

12.8%

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	44	16.8%
18 and over	218	83.2%
65 and over	64	24.4%
Median age	49.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	258	98.5%
Black or African American	4	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 18.0%

$35k–$50k 22.7%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	18.0%
$35k–$50k	22.7%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	3.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
Median income	$40,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.8%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,200
Median rent / month	$1,031
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	98.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	24.4%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	50.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	11.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	28.9%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.6%
Electricity	7.8%
Propane / LP gas	26.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	31	24.2%
Households with children under 18	24	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	35.9%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	25.2%
Married	54.3%	53.0%
Separated	1.7%	5.2%
Widowed	5.2%	11.3%
Divorced	7.8%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	52.5%
High school	13	32.5%
College / grad school	6	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 29.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Wholesale trade 9.6%

Construction 8.8%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Public administration 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	29.4%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.7%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 40.9%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	13.6%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	14.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	252	96.2%
Spanish	15	6.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	6.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	247	94.3%
Born in same state	247	94.3%
Born in different state	225	85.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	5.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	35	13.4%
Italian	17	6.5%
Arab	14	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	3.1%
Norwegian	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	82.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61344

What city is ZIP code 61344 in?

ZIP code 61344 is primarily assigned to Mineral, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61344 in?

ZIP code 61344 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61344 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61344?

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 61344 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61344?

The median home value in ZIP code 61344 is $64,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 61344 in?

ZIP code 61344 observes the CST timezone.