61466 ZIP Code — North Henderson, IL

Mercer County, Illinois

ZIP code 61466 is located in North Henderson, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 23.88 square miles and serves a population of 267 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61466

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 $93,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61466 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

267

population

23.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61466 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61466

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61466. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Henderson	Acceptable
North Henderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61472 Rio (5.5 mi) 61465 New Windsor (6.1 mi) 61412 Alexis (7 mi) 61486 Viola (7.8 mi) 61413 Alpha (8.4 mi) 61488 Wataga (10.7 mi) 61467 Oneida (12.8 mi) 61453 Little York (13 mi) 61281 Sherrard (13 mi) 61490 Woodhull (13.1 mi) 61401 Galesburg (13.2 mi) 61231 Aledo (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	267
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	23.88 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.1076
Longitude	-90.4854
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	33.9%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.6%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

267

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$69,688

Median household income

$39,422

Per capita income

$93,100

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

111

Housing units

28.8%

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	59	22.1%
18 and over	208	77.9%
65 and over	47	17.6%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	267	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.6%	2.1%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 39.0%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	39.0%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$69,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,100
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	99.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	1.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	67.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	42.6%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	52.4%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	61.9%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	9	8.6%
Households with children under 18	35	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	31.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	9.6%
Married	43.1%	76.7%
Separated	8.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.7%	4.1%
Divorced	4.4%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 33.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 14.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	5.5%
Elementary school	31	42.5%
High school	34	46.6%
College / grad school	4	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.9%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Finance & real estate 15.7%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Retail trade 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.0%

Professional & management 2.2%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	1.5%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	256	95.9%
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)	267	100.0%
Born in same state	267	100.0%
Born in different state	189	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	32.2%
French	15	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	5.6%
English	1	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61466

What city is ZIP code 61466 in?

ZIP code 61466 is primarily assigned to North Henderson, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61466 in?

ZIP code 61466 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61466 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 61466 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61466?

The median home value in ZIP code 61466 is $93,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61466?

ZIP code 61466 has an estimated population of 267 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61466?

The median household income in ZIP code 61466 is $69,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61466 in?

ZIP code 61466 observes the CST timezone.