61561 ZIP Code — Roanoke, IL

Woodford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61561 is located in Roanoke, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 56.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61561

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 $147,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,143. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 26 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 61561 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,500

population

56.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roanoke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61516 Benson (5.3 mi) 61530 Eureka (6.5 mi) 61771 Secor (7.6 mi) 61760 Minonk (8.7 mi) 61570 Washburn (9.1 mi) 61738 El Paso (10.3 mi) 61548 Metamora (10.9 mi) 61729 Congerville (10.9 mi) 61545 Lowpoint (11 mi) 61742 Goodfield (12.8 mi) 61369 Toluca (13 mi) 61725 Carlock (13.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,500
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	203

Geography
Land area	56.25 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.7992
Longitude	-89.2024
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	32.7%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	9.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,500

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$72,143

Median household income

$36,071

Per capita income

$147,500

Median home value

$1,107

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

813

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

121

15–19

120

20–24

145

25–34

144

35–44

161

45–54

160

55–59

60–64

163

65–74

161

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	25.3%
18 and over	1,868	74.7%
65 and over	545	21.8%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,395	92.9%
Two or more races	105	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	78	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.6%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	9.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$72,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,500
Median rent / month	$1,107
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.9%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	555	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	58	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	129	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	190	20.4%
Households with children under 18	272	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	326	35.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	23.0%
Married	58.0%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	13.0%
Divorced	7.6%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 37.7%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	5.5%
Kindergarten	22	3.4%
Elementary school	281	44.0%
High school	158	24.7%
College / grad school	143	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Retail trade 15.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Construction 7.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.2%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.5%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 4.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	68.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	114	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,341	93.6%
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)	2,479	99.2%
Born in same state	2,479	99.2%
Born in different state	2,229	89.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	279	11.2%
French	135	5.4%
Arab	121	4.8%
German	13	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61561

What city is ZIP code 61561 in?

ZIP code 61561 is primarily assigned to Roanoke, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61561 in?

ZIP code 61561 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61561?

The median home value in ZIP code 61561 is $147,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61561?

ZIP code 61561 has an estimated population of 2,500 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61561?

The median household income in ZIP code 61561 is $72,143, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61561 in?

ZIP code 61561 observes the CST timezone.