61470 ZIP Code — Prairie City, IL

Mcdonough County, Illinois

ZIP code 61470 is located in Prairie City, Illinois, within Mcdonough County. It covers approximately 19.33 square miles and serves a population of 505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61470

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 $104,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,875. 33% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61470 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

505

population

19.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61470 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61470

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61470. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prairie City	Acceptable
Prairie City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61415 Avon (4.3 mi) 61422 Bushnell (4.5 mi) 61438 Good Hope (7.3 mi) 61459 Marietta (9.1 mi) 61474 Saint Augustine (10.8 mi) 61473 Roseville (11 mi) 61417 Berwick (11.3 mi) 61431 Ellisville (11.6 mi) 61475 Sciota (12.6 mi) 61477 Smithfield (12.6 mi) 61410 Abingdon (14 mi) 61455 Macomb (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	505
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	19.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6073
Longitude	-90.5028
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	51.8%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

505

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$51,875

Median household income

$27,080

Per capita income

$104,800

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

91.5%

Home ownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

7.3%

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	65	12.9%
18 and over	440	87.1%
65 and over	89	17.6%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Black or African American 2.3%

Asian 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	433	81.4%
Two or more races	49	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	27	5.1%
Black or African American	12	2.3%
Asian	11	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	54.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	25.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	17.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 21.1%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.1%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
Median income	$51,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 54.4%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,800
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	91.5%
Renter occupied	8.5%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	19.3%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	33.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	57.9%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.4%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	62	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	40	18.8%
Households with children under 18	37	17.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	28.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.1%	28.7%
Married	57.3%	55.4%
Separated	2.4%	0.8%
Widowed	5.3%	10.8%
Divorced	21.8%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 33.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	7.0%
Kindergarten	5	8.8%
Elementary school	20	35.1%
High school	26	45.6%
College / grad school	2	3.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 14.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Other services 9.0%

Retail trade 7.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Professional & management 3.0%

Public administration 3.0%

Construction 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.4%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	30.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.4%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	26.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.4%
Other means	13.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 13.6%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	14.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	28.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	16.9%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	21.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	34.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	492	97.4%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	500	99.0%
Born in same state	500	99.0%
Born in different state	428	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	74	14.7%
French	34	6.7%
Arab	18	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	6	1.2%
English	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61470

What city is ZIP code 61470 in?

ZIP code 61470 is primarily assigned to Prairie City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61470 in?

ZIP code 61470 falls within Mcdonough County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61470 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61470?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61470?

The median home value in ZIP code 61470 is $104,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61470?

ZIP code 61470 has an estimated population of 505 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61470 in?

ZIP code 61470 observes the CST timezone.