61465 ZIP Code — New Windsor, IL

Mercer County, Illinois

ZIP code 61465 is located in New Windsor, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 40.43 square miles and serves a population of 1,250 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61465

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 $101,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,958. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61465 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,250
population
40.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61465 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61465

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City Status
New Windsor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61486 Viola (4.4 mi) 61466 North Henderson (6.1 mi) 61413 Alpha (6.1 mi) 61281 Sherrard (7 mi) 61472 Rio (8.9 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (9.5 mi) 61273 Orion (11.8 mi) 61490 Woodhull (11.8 mi) 61231 Aledo (12.1 mi) 61412 Alexis (12.4 mi) 61488 Wataga (15.1 mi) 61264 Milan (15.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,250
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 40.43 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 41.1958
Longitude -90.4901
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 43.5% 42.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 35.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 19.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,250
Population
31
People per sq mi
49.8
Median age
$55,958
Median household income
$33,284
Per capita income
$101,700
Median home value
$593
Median monthly rent
93.2%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
2.0%
Unemployment
534
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
26
35
5–9
28
34
10–14
27
45
15–19
37
21
20–24
17
67
25–34
55
74
35–44
61
64
45–54
53
67
55–59
55
67
60–64
55
85
65–74
69
93
75–84
75
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820916.7%
18 and over1,04183.3%
65 and over33026.4%
Median age49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%
Two or more races 6%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
GroupCount%
White1,16492.5%
Two or more races766%
Asian100.8%
Hispanic or Latino80.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.5% 42.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 32.4% 35.8% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 19.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 2.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.8%
$10k–$15k 1.8%
$15k–$25k 10.3%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 20.7%
$50k–$75k 15.4%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 14.4%
$200k+ 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.8%
$10k–$15k1.8%
$15k–$25k10.3%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k20.7%
$50k–$75k15.4%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k14.4%
$150k–$200k14.4%
$200k+1.8%
Median income$55,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%
$50k–$100k 33.1%
$100k–$150k 19.9%
$150k–$200k 15.3%
$200k–$300k 9.8%
$300k–$500k 5.2%
$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,700
Median rent / month$593
Owner occupied93.2%
Renter occupied6.8%
Vacant9.8%
Single-family detached91.4%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.51

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.5%
2000–20094.2%
1990–19997.2%
1980–19892.3%
1970–197921.6%
1960–19698.3%
1950–195913.0%
1940–19493.3%
1939 or earlier37.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom3.9%
2 bedrooms26.0%
3 bedrooms34.6%
4 bedrooms27.1%
5+ bedrooms6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles53.8%
3 or more22.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas62.4%
Electricity7.4%
Propane / LP gas27.1%
Fuel oil3.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31461.2%
Cohabiting couple489.4%
Male householder, no spouse8115.8%
Female householder, no spouse7013.6%
Households with children under 1811021.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21441.7%
Average household size2.44

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married32.7%16.0%
Married54.8%66.7%
Separated0.0%1.9%
Widowed4.2%5.7%
Divorced8.3%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 9.5%
HS graduate 42.3%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 12.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.4%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.1%
Bachelor's or higher14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3517.5%
Kindergarten2713.5%
Elementary school5829.0%
High school4623.0%
College / grad school3417.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%
Education & healthcare 19.1%
Retail trade 11.5%
Other services 10.1%
Construction 7.6%
Transportation & utilities 6.7%
Agriculture & mining 4.3%
Professional & management 4.3%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%
Public administration 2.7%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts41.6%
Service13.6%
Sales & office22.0%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation11.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.4%
Government11.2%
Self-employed8.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.9%
Carpool7.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home5.0%
Other means0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)36.0

Poverty

All people 6.1%
Under 18 years 12.1%
18 and over 5.0%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security51.1%
Retirement income34.3%
Supplemental Security7.2%
Cash public assistance0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP11.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.5%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol33.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.3%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health13.3%
Poor mental health12.5%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist63.4%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans424.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 181.0%
18–64 years16.6%
65 and over42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.4%
Public insurance43.2%
No insurance5.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,19295.4%
Spanish40.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages40.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,24699.7%
Born in same state1,24299.4%
Born in different state90872.6%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen40.3%
Not a US citizen4100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French28222.6%
Italian13911.1%
Arab211.7%
AncestryCount%
Polish40.3%
English20.2%
Norwegian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.0%
Internet access86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61465

What city is ZIP code 61465 in?

ZIP code 61465 is primarily assigned to New Windsor, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61465 in?

ZIP code 61465 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61465 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61465 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61465 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61465 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61465 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 61465 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61465?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 61465 in?

ZIP code 61465 observes the CST timezone.

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