61346 ZIP Code — New Bedford, IL
Bureau County, Illinois
ZIP code 61346 is located in New Bedford, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 0.54 square miles and serves a population of 47 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
47
population
0.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61346 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61346
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61346. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Bedford | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47 |
| Population density | 87 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.54 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.5183 |
| Longitude | -89.7337 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 44.7% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.9% | 32.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 19.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
47
Population
87
People per sq mi
62.8
Median age
$57,500
Median household income
$34,123
Per capita income
$72,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.7%
Home ownership
12.8%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
29
Housing units
2.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
0
2
15–19
2
1
20–24
0
1
25–34
1
2
35–44
2
2
45–54
2
3
55–59
3
2
60–64
2
5
65–74
5
4
75–84
4
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 2.1% |
| 18 and over | 46 | 97.9% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 44.7% |
| Median age | 62.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46 | 95.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 1 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.0% | 44.7% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.9% | 32.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 3.1% | 19.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.3% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
16.7%
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
3.3%
$50k–$75k
40.0%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 40.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| Median income | $57,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
38.5%
$50k–$100k
42.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter occupied | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
| Single-family detached | 84.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 21.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 45.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 93.3% |
| Electricity | 6.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8 | 26.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 36.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11 | 36.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 3.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 56.7% |
| Average household size | 1.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 26.1% |
| Married | 34.8% | 34.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 17.4% |
| Widowed | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 4.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
58.5%
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
2.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 2.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 66.7% |
| College / grad school | 1 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.9%
Retail trade
19.2%
Construction
15.4%
Education & healthcare
15.4%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Agriculture & mining
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 11.5% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 3.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.1% |
| Production & transportation | 38.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.5% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.5% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.8%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 32.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4 | 8.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 9.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46 | 97.9% |
| 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) | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 47 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 40 | 85.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 25.5% |
| Italian | 7 | 14.9% |
| Polish | 4 | 8.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 1 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 1 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 63.8% |
| Internet access | 90.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61346
What city is ZIP code 61346 in?
ZIP code 61346 is primarily assigned to New Bedford, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61346 in?
ZIP code 61346 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 61346 have an older population?
45% of residents in ZIP code 61346 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61346?
2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 61346 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61346 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61346 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 61346 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 61346 in?
ZIP code 61346 observes the CST timezone.