61359 ZIP Code — Seatonville, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61359 is located in Seatonville, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 0.74 square miles and serves a population of 431 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61359

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 $94,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($45,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

431
population
0.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61359 ZIP code map
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City Status
Seatonville Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 431
Population density 582 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 0.74 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 41.3721
Longitude -89.2683
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 63.8% 44.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 32.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 19.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.3% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

431
Population
582
People per sq mi
44.6
Median age
$45,625
Median household income
$34,274
Per capita income
$94,700
Median home value
$678
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
Unemployment
176
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
15
2
5–9
3
20
10–14
23
14
15–19
16
10
20–24
12
18
25–34
21
24
35–44
26
25
45–54
28
7
55–59
7
5
60–64
6
43
65–74
48
16
75–84
17
5
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189722.5%
18 and over33477.5%
65 and over13531.3%
Median age44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%
Two or more races 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 3.1%
GroupCount%
White34171.5%
Two or more races7515.7%
Hispanic or Latino469.6%
Asian153.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.8% 44.7% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 20.5% 32.7% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 19.3% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.1% 3.3% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.1%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 12.0%
$25k–$35k 5.2%
$35k–$50k 29.8%
$50k–$75k 17.8%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 8.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.1%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k12.0%
$25k–$35k5.2%
$35k–$50k29.8%
$50k–$75k17.8%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+8.9%
Median income$45,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%
$50k–$100k 64.2%
$100k–$150k 14.8%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k–$300k 5.6%
$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$94,700
Median rent / month$678
Owner occupied84.8%
Renter occupied15.2%
Vacant6.8%
Single-family detached92.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.32

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.5%
2000–20096.3%
1990–19991.0%
1980–198914.1%
1970–197911.2%
1960–19694.4%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19497.3%
1939 or earlier45.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.9%
2 bedrooms46.3%
3 bedrooms33.2%
4 bedrooms8.8%
5+ bedrooms5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.0%
1 vehicle36.6%
2 vehicles37.2%
3 or more25.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas92.1%
Electricity7.3%
Propane / LP gas0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8041.9%
Cohabiting couple2211.5%
Male householder, no spouse5830.4%
Female householder, no spouse3116.2%
Households with children under 185830.4%
Households with seniors (65+)10756.0%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.1%22.4%
Married46.7%52.3%
Separated0.6%0.6%
Widowed4.4%15.5%
Divorced27.2%9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%
Some HS, no diploma 7.9%
HS graduate 45.4%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 14.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.6%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1112.4%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3741.6%
High school3134.8%
College / grad school1011.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.6%
Retail trade 14.5%
Manufacturing 10.2%
Transportation & utilities 9.1%
Construction 6.5%
Finance & real estate 5.4%
Professional & management 5.4%
Other services 4.3%
Public administration 2.7%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.8%
Service30.6%
Sales & office18.3%
Natural resources & construction14.5%
Production & transportation17.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector88.7%
Government11.3%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.1%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.5%
Work from home5.4%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)16.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%
Under 18 years 9.3%
18 and over 13.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security56.5%
Retirement income42.9%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP12.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure34.5%
High cholesterol34.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma10.1%
Arthritis28.3%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.1%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.8%
Depression18.7%
Fair or poor health16.4%
Poor mental health13.7%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.3%
Visited dentist59.8%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss16.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans164.8%
Disability%
Any disability15.5%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years14.6%
65 and over26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance78.7%
Public insurance46.9%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only40293.3%
Spanish30.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)41897.0%
Born in same state41897.0%
Born in different state38689.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen133.0%
Not a US citizen323.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7216.7%
French327.4%
Polish194.4%
AncestryCount%
Arab61.4%
English51.2%
Dutch51.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.3%
Internet access90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61359

What city is ZIP code 61359 in?

ZIP code 61359 is primarily assigned to Seatonville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61359 in?

ZIP code 61359 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61359 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 61359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61359 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61359 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61359?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61359 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61359 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 61359 in?

ZIP code 61359 observes the CST timezone.

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