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Putnam County
Putnam, IL
61560
61560 ZIP Code — Putnam, IL
Putnam County, Illinois
ZIP code 61560 is located in
Putnam ,
Illinois ,
within Putnam County .
It covers approximately 34.62 square miles and serves a population of
586 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 815 .
About ZIP code 61560
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $85,114. 65% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 61560 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
586
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
155
Geography
Land area
34.62 sq mi
Water area
8.48 sq mi
Latitude
41.1909
Longitude
-89.4221
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
815
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.8%
37.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.5%
36.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
23.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$85,114
Median household income
$215,800
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 24 4.1% 18 and over 562 95.9% 65 and over 319 54.4% Median age 68.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 555 94.7% Asian 24 4.1% Two or more races 7 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.8%
37.7%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
35.5%
36.9%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
21.7%
23.0%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 5.2% $25k–$35k 8.9% $35k–$50k 12.1% $50k–$75k 13.8% $75k–$100k 22.3% $100k–$150k 27.2% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $85,114
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $215,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.5% Renter occupied 7.5% Vacant 53.1% Single-family detached 96.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.7% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.5% 2000–2009 23.1% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 26.9% 1970–1979 16.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 5.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.3% 2 bedrooms 10.9% 3 bedrooms 44.2% 4 bedrooms 42.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.4% 1 vehicle 26.9% 2 vehicles 39.0% 3 or more 20.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.0% Electricity 26.2% Propane / LP gas 51.8% Wood 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 199 65.2% Cohabiting couple 16 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 63 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 27 8.9% Households with children under 18 22 7.2% Households with seniors (65+) 200 65.6% Average household size 1.92
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 15.3% 18.8% Married 72.5% 73.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 3.5% Divorced 12.1% 4.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.5%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 50.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 48.6% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 7 20.0% College / grad school 11 31.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.8%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.6%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.9% Service 15.2% Sales & office 9.6% Natural resources & construction 23.2% Production & transportation 8.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.3% Government 7.6% Self-employed 15.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 96.5% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 65.2% Retirement income 57.7% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 34.0% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 39.3% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 8.9% Arthritis 32.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.8% Binge drinking 13.3% No physical activity 24.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.5% Depression 16.0% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 10.8% Poor physical health 10.3% No health insurance 8.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.0% Visited dentist 68.9% Cholesterol screening 93.5% Teeth loss 11.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 111 19.8%
Disability % Any disability 35.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 25.9% 65 and over 45.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.4% Public insurance 61.8% No insurance 5.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 569 97.1% 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) 558 95.2% Born in same state 558 95.2% Born in different state 480 81.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 28 4.8% Not a US citizen 28 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 113 19.3% Italian 97 16.6% French 44 7.5%
Ancestry Count % English 15 2.6% Irish 9 1.5% Dutch 7 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.0% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61560
What city is ZIP code 61560 in?
ZIP code 61560 is primarily assigned to Putnam, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61560 in?
ZIP code 61560 falls within Putnam County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 61560 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 61560 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 61560 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 61560 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 61560 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61560 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61560 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 61560 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 61560 in?
ZIP code 61560 observes the CST timezone.
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