61276 ZIP Code — Preemption, IL
Mercer County, Illinois
ZIP code 61276 is located in Preemption, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 77 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
77
population
0.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61276 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61276
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Preemption | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 77 |
| Population density | 226 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 131 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.2989 |
| Longitude | -90.5969 |
| 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 | 0.0% | 42.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 35.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 19.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
77
Population
226
People per sq mi
26.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,240
Per capita income
$85,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
70
Housing units
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
3
6
5–9
3
6
10–14
3
16
25–34
7
5
55–59
2
9
65–74
4
4
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28 | 36.4% |
| 18 and over | 49 | 63.6% |
| 65 and over | 19 | 24.7% |
| Median age | 26.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 0.0% | 42.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 100.0% | 35.8% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 19.6% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
$35k–$50k
45.8%
$75k–$100k
25.0%
$150k–$200k
29.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 45.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 25.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 29.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
70.8%
$150k–$200k
29.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 65.7% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.21 |
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 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 65.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 65.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 70.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 45.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 54.2% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
46.9%
Some college, no degree
38.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
14.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.8%
Transportation & utilities
46.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.9% |
| Service | 26.9% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 46.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.1% |
| Government | 26.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.2% |
| Carpool | 53.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.0% |
| Retirement income | 54.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 12.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 31.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 26.0% |
| Public insurance | 81.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 67 | 87.0% |
| 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) | 77 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 77 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 64 | 83.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 6 | 7.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6 | 7.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.2% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61276
What city is ZIP code 61276 in?
ZIP code 61276 is primarily assigned to Preemption, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61276 in?
ZIP code 61276 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61276 family-oriented?
36% of residents in ZIP code 61276 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 61276?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 61276 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 61276 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61276?
The median home value in ZIP code 61276 is $85,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 61276 in?
ZIP code 61276 observes the CST timezone.