61469 ZIP Code — Oquawka, IL

Henderson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61469 is located in Oquawka, Illinois, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 41.23 square miles and serves a population of 1,926 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61469

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,513. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61469 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,926

population

41.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61469 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61469

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61469. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oquawka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61476 Seaton (7.6 mi) 61418 Biggsville (9.2 mi) 61437 Gladstone (9.3 mi) 52646 Oakville (9.3 mi) 61442 Keithsburg (9.6 mi) 52637 Mediapolis (11.5 mi) 61453 Little York (11.6 mi) 61447 Kirkwood (12.5 mi) 52650 Sperry (12.6 mi) 52601 Burlington (13.5 mi) 61480 Stronghurst (14.5 mi) 61462 Monmouth (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,926
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	41.23 sq mi
Water area	4.30 sq mi
Latitude	40.9714
Longitude	-90.9206
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	52.3%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,926

Population

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$51,513

Median household income

$30,506

Per capita income

$99,600

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

15.9%

Unemployment

1,056

Housing units

16.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

104

25–34

100

108

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

168

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	15.0%
18 and over	1,638	85.0%
65 and over	608	31.6%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Two or more races 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,813	92.7%
Two or more races	99	5.1%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.5%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	45.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	38.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	15.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.3%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$51,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.6%

$50k–$100k 39.6%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,600
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	25.7%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	44.5%
3 bedrooms	36.9%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.9%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	105	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	207	22.8%
Households with children under 18	184	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	442	48.7%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	17.8%
Married	56.3%	54.1%
Separated	0.6%	2.2%
Widowed	9.6%	13.7%
Divorced	8.9%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	21.9%
Kindergarten	37	11.6%
Elementary school	112	35.1%
High school	70	21.9%
College / grad school	30	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 15.9%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.7%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Professional & management 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.5%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 34.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	219	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,849	96.0%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,926	100.0%
Born in same state	1,923	99.8%
Born in different state	1,093	56.7%
Foreign born	3	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	242	12.6%
Italian	200	10.4%
Arab	85	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	38	2%
Polish	26	1.3%
Norwegian	17	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	77.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61469

What city is ZIP code 61469 in?

ZIP code 61469 is primarily assigned to Oquawka, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61469 in?

ZIP code 61469 falls within Henderson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61469 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61469 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61469 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 61469 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61469 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61469 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61469 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 61469 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61469 in?

ZIP code 61469 observes the CST timezone.