61462 ZIP Code — Monmouth, IL
Warren County, Illinois
ZIP code 61462 is located in Monmouth, Illinois, within Warren County. It covers approximately 142.23 square miles and serves a population of 10,855 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61462
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 $100,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $62,679. 42% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,855
population
142.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61462 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61462
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61462. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Monmouth | Acceptable |
| Monmouth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61447 Kirkwood (5.4 mi)
61423 Cameron (7.8 mi)
61453 Little York (8.1 mi)
61412 Alexis (9.2 mi)
61418 Biggsville (10.9 mi)
61417 Berwick (11.7 mi)
61478 Smithshire (12.1 mi)
61473 Roseville (13.3 mi)
61460 Media (14.4 mi)
61469 Oquawka (14.6 mi)
61410 Abingdon (14.7 mi)
61401 Galesburg (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,855 |
| Population density | 76 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 187 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 142.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9110 |
| Longitude | -90.6522 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 44.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 36.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 16.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
10,855
Population
76
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$62,679
Median household income
$30,921
Per capita income
$100,600
Median home value
$670
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
3,722
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
236
Under 5
261
359
5–9
398
317
10–14
351
489
15–19
542
476
20–24
528
467
25–34
518
473
35–44
525
578
45–54
640
331
55–59
367
399
60–64
443
595
65–74
659
269
75–84
299
159
85+
176
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,418 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,437 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,157 | 19.9% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.9%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Other race
7.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,559 | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,044 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 851 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 574 | 4.8% |
| Two or more races | 388 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 245 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 167 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 44.2% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 36.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.3% | 16.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $62,679 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
38.2%
$100k–$150k
20.4%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
12.3%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,600 |
| Median rent / month | $670 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 83.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.7% |
| Electricity | 12.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,870 | 43.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 430 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 697 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,319 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,196 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,579 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 35.9% |
| Married | 48.3% | 41.0% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 233 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,015 | 32.1% |
| High school | 630 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,098 | 34.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Retail trade
12.0%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Other services
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Professional & management
5.8%
Wholesale trade
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Construction
1.8%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 22.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 20.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 6.2% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
32.6%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
32.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 60.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 550 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,358 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 936 | 9.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 652 | 6.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 156 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 128 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,845 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 9,638 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,294 | 67.2% |
| Foreign born | 207 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,010 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 498 | 49.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,522 | 14% |
| French | 707 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 473 | 4.4% |
| English | 123 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 66 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 20 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 92.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61462
What city is ZIP code 61462 in?
ZIP code 61462 is primarily assigned to Monmouth, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61462 in?
ZIP code 61462 falls within Warren County, Illinois.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61462?
17% of residents in ZIP code 61462 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61462 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 61462 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61462?
The median home value in ZIP code 61462 is $100,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 61462?
ZIP code 61462 has an estimated population of 10,855 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 61462 in?
ZIP code 61462 observes the CST timezone.