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Mercer County
New Boston, IL
61272
61272 ZIP Code — New Boston, IL
Mercer County, Illinois
ZIP code 61272 is located in
New Boston ,
Illinois ,
within Mercer County .
It covers approximately 89.25 square miles and serves a population of
1,357 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 309 .
About ZIP code 61272
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,083. 33% 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 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 61272 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,357
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
89.25 sq mi
Water area
5.44 sq mi
Latitude
41.2381
Longitude
-91.0062
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
309
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
42.5%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
35.8%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
19.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$57,083
Median household income
$122,700
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 420 31.0% 18 and over 937 69.0% 65 and over 203 15.0% Median age 36.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,324 96.9% Two or more races 27 2% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.7% Asian 6 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
42.5%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
30.2%
35.8%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
19.3%
19.6%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.1%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 4.0% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 22.8% $50k–$75k 14.0% $75k–$100k 16.0% $100k–$150k 18.2% $150k–$200k 2.8% $200k+ 3.2% Median income $57,083
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $122,700 Median rent / month $496 Owner occupied 84.4% Renter occupied 15.6% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.0% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 4.7% 1980–1989 2.0% 1970–1979 24.6% 1960–1969 13.3% 1950–1959 8.3% 1940–1949 5.4% 1939 or earlier 24.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.2% 2 bedrooms 19.4% 3 bedrooms 43.3% 4 bedrooms 21.7% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.6% 1 vehicle 24.0% 2 vehicles 36.9% 3 or more 37.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 48.9% Electricity 13.4% Propane / LP gas 34.9% Wood 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 297 59.3% Cohabiting couple 14 2.8% Male householder, no spouse 67 13.4% Female householder, no spouse 123 24.6% Households with children under 18 206 41.1% Households with seniors (65+) 146 29.1% Average household size 2.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 17.8% Married 62.1% 56.6% Separated 1.5% 0.0% Widowed 1.9% 12.8% Divorced 10.3% 12.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Graduate / professional
2.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 41 10.8% Kindergarten 20 5.3% Elementary school 237 62.7% High school 65 17.2% College / grad school 15 4.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
14.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.0%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Professional & management
3.5%
Public administration
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.0% Service 17.3% Sales & office 19.1% Natural resources & construction 19.6% Production & transportation 20.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 87.2% Government 9.2% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.7% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.2% Work from home 1.2% Other means 3.3% Avg commute (minutes) 44.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
58.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.5% Retirement income 33.7% Supplemental Security 5.4% Cash public assistance 1.8% Food stamps / SNAP 15.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.9% High blood pressure 36.8% High cholesterol 35.6% Diabetes 11.8% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 30.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.2% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.5% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 28.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.9% Depression 18.4% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 11.6% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 57.0% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 109 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 10.6% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 13.5% 65 and over 18.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 76.9% Public insurance 30.7% No insurance 4.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,299 95.7% Spanish 3 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 3 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,351 99.6% Born in same state 1,351 99.6% Born in different state 559 41.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 6 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 149 11% French 149 11% Arab 62 4.6%
Ancestry Count % English 43 3.2% Polish 16 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.9% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61272
What city is ZIP code 61272 in?
ZIP code 61272 is primarily assigned to New Boston, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61272 in?
ZIP code 61272 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61272 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 61272 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61272?
11% 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 61272 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61272 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61272 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 61272 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 61272 in?
ZIP code 61272 observes the CST timezone.
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