61759 ZIP Code — Minier, IL

Tazewell County, Illinois

ZIP code 61759 is located in Minier, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 34.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61759

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 $141,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,542. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61759 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,350

population

34.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minier	Acceptable
Minier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61747 Hopedale (5.3 mi) 61721 Armington (5.5 mi) 61755 Mackinaw (5.9 mi) 61774 Stanford (6.1 mi) 61732 Danvers (9.2 mi) 61568 Tremont (9.6 mi) 61734 Delavan (9.6 mi) 61754 Mc Lean (11.5 mi) 61733 Deer Creek (12.2 mi) 61550 Morton (12.7 mi) 61742 Goodfield (12.7 mi) 61723 Atlanta (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,350
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	34.53 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.4411
Longitude	-89.3230
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	34.9%	37.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,350

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$83,542

Median household income

$38,094

Per capita income

$141,700

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

532

Housing units

31.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	300	22.2%
18 and over	1,050	77.8%
65 and over	258	19.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,287	93.9%
Two or more races	51	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.5%
Black or African American	8	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%
Other race	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	37.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.0%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.5%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$83,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 37.8%

$150k–$200k 27.9%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,700
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	16.6%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	40.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	29.2%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	18.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	22.5%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	38.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.1%
Electricity	6.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Fuel oil	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	54	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	62	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	144	27.2%
Households with children under 18	174	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	167	31.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	35.2%
Married	48.9%	43.8%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%
Widowed	2.0%	11.6%
Divorced	12.1%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 27.4%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.6%
Kindergarten	14	4.6%
Elementary school	82	27.2%
High school	123	40.7%
College / grad school	75	24.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Finance & real estate 22.9%

Construction 8.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Professional & management 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 10.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	36.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,271	94.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,323	98.0%
Born in same state	1,314	97.3%
Born in different state	1,174	87.0%
Foreign born	9	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.0%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	172	12.7%
French	137	10.1%
Arab	54	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	25	1.9%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61759

What city is ZIP code 61759 in?

ZIP code 61759 is primarily assigned to Minier, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61759 in?

ZIP code 61759 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61759 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61759 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61759?

The median home value in ZIP code 61759 is $141,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61759?

ZIP code 61759 has an estimated population of 1,350 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61759?

The median household income in ZIP code 61759 is $83,542, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61759 in?

ZIP code 61759 observes the CST timezone.