61274 ZIP Code — Osco, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61274 is located in Osco, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 23.59 square miles and serves a population of 269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61274

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 $129,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,846. 63% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61274 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

269

population

23.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Osco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61241 Colona (7.2 mi) 61238 Cambridge (7.5 mi) 61273 Orion (7.9 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (7.9 mi) 61254 Geneseo (8.4 mi) 61240 Coal Valley (9.1 mi) 61239 Carbon Cliff (11 mi) 61282 Silvis (11.4 mi) 61244 East Moline (11.8 mi) 61490 Woodhull (12.5 mi) 61235 Atkinson (12.6 mi) 61413 Alpha (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	269
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	23.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.3755
Longitude	-90.2609
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	12.1%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	43.9%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

269

Population

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$93,846

Median household income

$40,285

Per capita income

$129,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	9.7%
18 and over	243	90.3%
65 and over	62	23.0%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	269	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.1%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.7%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	43.9%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	11.2%	4.1%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 10.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	10.2%
Median income	$93,846

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 29.5%

$100k–$150k 41.1%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	19.4%
1939 or earlier	62.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	31.5%
4 bedrooms	38.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.2%
2 vehicles	36.1%
3 or more	53.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.9%
Propane / LP gas	49.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	10.2%
Female householder, no spouse	22	20.4%
Households with children under 18	31	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	53.7%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.2%	13.9%
Married	52.2%	68.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	7.4%
Divorced	8.7%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	17	53.1%
College / grad school	15	46.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.8%

Retail trade 25.2%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Construction 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Public administration 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	31.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	5.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.0%
Retirement income	43.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.2%
Public insurance	30.9%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	260	96.7%
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)	269	100.0%
Born in same state	269	100.0%
Born in different state	218	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	14.1%
Italian	21	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61274

What city is ZIP code 61274 in?

ZIP code 61274 is primarily assigned to Osco, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61274 in?

ZIP code 61274 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61274 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 61274 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61274 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61274 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61274?

The median home value in ZIP code 61274 is $129,700.

Does ZIP code 61274 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61274 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61274 in?

ZIP code 61274 observes the CST timezone.