61472 ZIP Code — Rio, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61472 is located in Rio, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 39.18 square miles and serves a population of 387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61472

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 $165,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,528. 46% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61472 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

387

population

39.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rio	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61466 North Henderson (5.5 mi) 61488 Wataga (6.2 mi) 61413 Alpha (6.8 mi) 61467 Oneida (7.4 mi) 61465 New Windsor (8.9 mi) 61490 Woodhull (9.2 mi) 61412 Alexis (10.7 mi) 61401 Galesburg (10.9 mi) 61430 East Galesburg (11.1 mi) 61414 Altona (12.3 mi) 61486 Viola (12.3 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	387
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	39.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.0968
Longitude	-90.3813
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	26.8%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	60.0%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

387

Population

People per sq mi

54.5

Median age

$66,528

Median household income

$35,671

Per capita income

$165,200

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

235

Housing units

30.4%

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	51	13.2%
18 and over	336	86.8%
65 and over	102	26.4%
Median age	54.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	357	91.5%
Two or more races	27	6.9%
Black or African American	3	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.8%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	60.0%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 21.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	21.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$66,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 33.7%

$500k–$1M 6.4%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,200
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	97.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	25.0%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	33.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	66.3%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.4%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	36.5%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	63	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	25	13.2%
Households with children under 18	30	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	40.7%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	19.6%
Married	51.4%	63.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.1%	13.9%
Divorced	10.5%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 20.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	30.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	22.7%
High school	12	27.3%
College / grad school	22	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Retail trade 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Professional & management 13.5%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Public administration 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	1.8%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 1.1%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.0%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	53.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	349	90.2%
Spanish	1	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	381	98.4%
Born in same state	371	95.9%
Born in different state	295	76.2%
Foreign born	10	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.6%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	18.1%
French	69	17.8%
Arab	13	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.6%
Polish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61472

What city is ZIP code 61472 in?

ZIP code 61472 is primarily assigned to Rio, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61472 in?

ZIP code 61472 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61472 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 61472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61472 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61472 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61472 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61472 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61472 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 61472 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61472 in?

ZIP code 61472 observes the CST timezone.