61345 ZIP Code — Neponset, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61345 is located in Neponset, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 47.33 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61345

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 $97,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,375. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing 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 61345 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

701

population

47.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61345 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61345

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61345. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Neponset	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61314 Buda (6.2 mi) 61443 Kewanee (8.6 mi) 61344 Mineral (8.9 mi) 61361 Sheffield (10.3 mi) 61234 Annawan (11.3 mi) 61434 Galva (11.9 mi) 61421 Bradford (12.3 mi) 61483 Toulon (12.5 mi) 61491 Wyoming (13.9 mi) 61235 Atkinson (14 mi) 61449 La Fayette (14.4 mi) 61379 Wyanet (15 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	47.33 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	41.2777
Longitude	-89.7996
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	28.7%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

People per sq mi

47.7

Median age

$84,375

Median household income

$37,100

Per capita income

$97,300

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

313

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	113	16.1%
18 and over	588	83.9%
65 and over	123	17.5%
Median age	47.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.2%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	672	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	2.5%
Two or more races	16	2.2%
Other race	6	0.8%
Black or African American	3	0.4%
Asian	3	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.7%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$84,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,300
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	13.0%
Single-family detached	94.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	51.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	24.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	44.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.7%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.4%
Fuel oil	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	38	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	33	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	43	14.2%
Households with children under 18	72	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	26.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	19.3%
Married	63.3%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	1.9%	5.3%
Divorced	13.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	25.9%
Kindergarten	3	2.6%
Elementary school	40	34.5%
High school	21	18.1%
College / grad school	22	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.4%

Retail trade 9.6%

Wholesale trade 7.2%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Construction 4.0%

Other services 3.0%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.5%
Service	10.4%
Sales & office	29.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	28.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.1%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	2.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	664	94.7%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	675	96.3%
Born in same state	674	96.1%
Born in different state	589	84.0%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.7%
Not a US citizen	22	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	14%
Arab	85	12.1%
Italian	58	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	52	7.4%
Dutch	9	1.3%
German	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61345

What city is ZIP code 61345 in?

ZIP code 61345 is primarily assigned to Neponset, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61345 in?

ZIP code 61345 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61345 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61345 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61345?

The median home value in ZIP code 61345 is $97,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61345?

ZIP code 61345 has an estimated population of 701 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61345?

The median household income in ZIP code 61345 is $84,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61345 in?

ZIP code 61345 observes the CST timezone.