61474 ZIP Code — Saint Augustine, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61474 is located in Saint Augustine, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 26.13 square miles and serves a population of 285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61474

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 $70,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,338. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61474 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

285

population

26.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Augustine	Acceptable
Saint Augustine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61410 Abingdon (4.3 mi) 61415 Avon (7.4 mi) 61417 Berwick (7.6 mi) 61544 London Mills (8.7 mi) 61458 Maquon (9.7 mi) 61470 Prairie City (10.8 mi) 61423 Cameron (11.6 mi) 61431 Ellisville (11.7 mi) 61436 Gilson (13 mi) 61432 Fairview (13.5 mi) 61473 Roseville (13.9 mi) 61401 Galesburg (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	285
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	26.13 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.7385
Longitude	-90.3909
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	44.6%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

285

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$54,338

Median household income

$23,444

Per capita income

$70,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	81	28.4%
18 and over	204	71.6%
65 and over	57	20.0%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	284	99.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 47.2%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	47.2%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	4.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
Median income	$54,338

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.8%

$50k–$100k 59.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	23.3%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	53.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	27.1%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	61.6%
3 or more	9.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.0%
Electricity	4.0%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	34	27.2%
Female householder, no spouse	26	20.8%
Households with children under 18	27	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	47	37.6%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	6.0%
Married	59.6%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	15.0%
Divorced	4.8%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.0%
Kindergarten	6	8.0%
Elementary school	61	81.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Construction 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.7%

Retail trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	8.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	15.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	3.9%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 2.5%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.0%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	10.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	12.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	271	95.1%
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)	284	99.6%
Born in same state	284	99.6%
Born in different state	260	91.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	17.9%
French	35	12.3%
English	13	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	2.1%
Polish	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.9%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61474

What city is ZIP code 61474 in?

ZIP code 61474 is primarily assigned to Saint Augustine, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61474 in?

ZIP code 61474 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61474 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61474?

The median home value in ZIP code 61474 is $70,300.

Does ZIP code 61474 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61474 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 61474?

ZIP code 61474 has an estimated population of 285 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61474 in?

ZIP code 61474 observes the CST timezone.