61565 ZIP Code — Sparland, IL

Marshall County, Illinois

ZIP code 61565 is located in Sparland, Illinois, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 65.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,433 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61565

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,250. 35% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61565 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,433

population

65.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61565 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61565

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61565. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sparland	Acceptable
Sparland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61537 Henry (6.5 mi) 61540 Lacon (7.3 mi) 61523 Chillicothe (8.3 mi) 61526 Edelstein (8.8 mi) 61421 Bradford (10.4 mi) 61479 Speer (12 mi) 61545 Lowpoint (12.4 mi) 61560 Putnam (12.7 mi) 61491 Wyoming (14 mi) 61570 Washburn (14.3 mi) 61375 Varna (14.3 mi) 61525 Dunlap (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,433
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	65.49 sq mi
Water area	3.39 sq mi
Latitude	41.0244
Longitude	-89.5238
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,433

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$74,250

Median household income

$36,297

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

545

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

101

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	339	23.7%
18 and over	1,094	76.3%
65 and over	305	21.3%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,408	97.7%
Two or more races	17	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	44.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$74,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 33.7%

$200k–$300k 11.4%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	97.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	30.4%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	23.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	42.5%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.5%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	47.6%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	3.3%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	343	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	55	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	141	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	12.2%
Households with children under 18	150	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	34.4%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	18.4%
Married	56.4%	66.4%
Separated	0.3%	2.0%
Widowed	3.1%	5.8%
Divorced	10.6%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	7.4%
Kindergarten	4	1.1%
Elementary school	202	57.4%
High school	84	23.9%
College / grad school	36	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 7.4%

Construction 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,372	95.7%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,429	99.7%
Born in same state	1,425	99.4%
Born in different state	1,265	88.3%
Foreign born	4	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	193	13.5%
Italian	192	13.4%
French	162	11.3%
Polish	27	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1.1%
Dutch	4	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61565

What city is ZIP code 61565 in?

ZIP code 61565 is primarily assigned to Sparland, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61565 in?

ZIP code 61565 falls within Marshall County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61565 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61565 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61565?

The median home value in ZIP code 61565 is $153,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61565?

ZIP code 61565 has an estimated population of 1,433 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61565?

The median household income in ZIP code 61565 is $74,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61565 in?

ZIP code 61565 observes the CST timezone.