61361 ZIP Code — Sheffield, IL
Bureau County, Illinois
ZIP code 61361 is located in Sheffield, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 88.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,351 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.
About ZIP code 61361
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 $125,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,535.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,351
population
88.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61361 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61361
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61361. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sheffield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61344 Mineral (5.4 mi)
61379 Wyanet (8.2 mi)
61314 Buda (8.4 mi)
61345 Neponset (10.3 mi)
61234 Annawan (10.4 mi)
61283 Tampico (12.2 mi)
61376 Walnut (12.4 mi)
61243 Deer Grove (14.8 mi)
61368 Tiskilwa (14.9 mi)
61235 Atkinson (15.2 mi)
61356 Princeton (16.4 mi)
61443 Kewanee (16.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,351 |
| Population density | 15 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 88.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4163 |
| Longitude | -89.7279 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 815/779 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 44.7% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 19.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.3% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
1,351
Population
15
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$87,535
Median household income
$36,026
Per capita income
$125,900
Median home value
$841
Median monthly rent
85.1%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
576
Housing units
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
34
Under 5
34
41
5–9
40
30
10–14
30
52
15–19
52
45
20–24
45
59
25–34
59
93
35–44
93
114
45–54
114
63
55–59
62
52
60–64
52
51
65–74
50
24
75–84
24
19
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 245 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 1,106 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 187 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
1.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,281 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 44.7% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 19.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.3% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
22.8%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $87,535 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.8%
$50k–$100k
32.5%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,900 |
| Median rent / month | $841 |
| Owner occupied | 85.1% |
| Renter occupied | 14.9% |
| Vacant | 20.8% |
| Single-family detached | 96.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.9% |
| 3 or more | 30.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 60.3% |
| Electricity | 7.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.1% |
| Fuel oil | 9.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 340 | 65.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 69 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 60 | 11.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 48 | 9.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 142 | 27.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 118 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.5% | 22.4% |
| Married | 61.6% | 60.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.9%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.5%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 113 | 44.1% |
| High school | 45 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 58 | 22.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Retail trade
13.8%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Professional & management
6.2%
Construction
6.0%
Wholesale trade
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Public administration
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Other services
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 26.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.1% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 4.5% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
1.0%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 25.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 64 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.0% |
| No insurance | 8.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,283 | 95.0% |
| 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) | 1,351 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,328 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,084 | 80.2% |
| Foreign born | 23 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 228 | 16.9% |
| French | 153 | 11.3% |
| English | 98 | 7.3% |
| Arab | 59 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 15 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 6 | 0.4% |
| German | 2 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61361
What city is ZIP code 61361 in?
ZIP code 61361 is primarily assigned to Sheffield, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61361 in?
ZIP code 61361 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61361 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61361?
The median home value in ZIP code 61361 is $125,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 61361?
ZIP code 61361 has an estimated population of 1,351 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61361?
The median household income in ZIP code 61361 is $87,535, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61361 in?
ZIP code 61361 observes the CST timezone.