61769 ZIP Code — Saunemin, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 61769 is located in Saunemin, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 36.21 square miles and serves a population of 673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61769

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 $103,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,563. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61769 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

673

population

36.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saunemin	Acceptable
Saunemin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

60929 Cullom (5.9 mi) 61741 Forrest (8.4 mi) 60934 Emington (8.8 mi) 60460 Odell (10.4 mi) 61764 Pontiac (11.6 mi) 60946 Kempton (12 mi) 60921 Chatsworth (12 mi) 60919 Cabery (12.2 mi) 61739 Fairbury (12.3 mi) 60959 Piper City (13.6 mi) 60420 Dwight (15.1 mi) 61775 Strawn (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	673
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	36.21 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8771
Longitude	-88.4127
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

673

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$66,563

Median household income

$27,276

Per capita income

$103,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

269

Housing units

21.5%

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	173	25.7%
18 and over	500	74.3%
65 and over	132	19.6%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Two or more races 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	655	95.8%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.6%
Other race	11	1.6%
Two or more races	4	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$66,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 32.8%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.8%
Renter occupied	1.2%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	1.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	13.8%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	72.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	41	16.6%
Households with children under 18	96	38.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	87	35.2%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.1%	10.7%
Married	71.9%	68.3%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	11.8%
Divorced	3.6%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	7.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	78	46.7%
High school	39	23.4%
College / grad school	37	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Public administration 14.9%

Retail trade 10.1%

Other services 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Construction 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	16.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	25.1%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	63.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	10.1%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	617	91.7%
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)	669	99.4%
Born in same state	669	99.4%
Born in different state	620	92.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	19.9%
French	76	11.3%
Arab	28	4.2%
Dutch	14	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1.5%
Polish	5	0.7%
Irish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61769

What city is ZIP code 61769 in?

ZIP code 61769 is primarily assigned to Saunemin, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61769 in?

ZIP code 61769 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61769 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 61769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61769 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 61769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61769?

The median home value in ZIP code 61769 is $103,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61769?

ZIP code 61769 has an estimated population of 673 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61769 in?

ZIP code 61769 observes the CST timezone.