61480 ZIP Code — Stronghurst, IL

Henderson County, Illinois

ZIP code 61480 is located in Stronghurst, Illinois, within Henderson County. It covers approximately 71.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,352 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61480

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 $115,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,156. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 61480 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,352
population
71.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61480 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Stronghurst Acceptable
Stronghurst Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61425 Carman (5.6 mi) 61460 Media (6 mi) 61437 Gladstone (6.4 mi) 61454 Lomax (7 mi) 61418 Biggsville (8.5 mi) 52601 Burlington (9.6 mi) 61478 Smithshire (11.5 mi) 61447 Kirkwood (13.8 mi) 52655 West Burlington (14.3 mi) 61450 La Harpe (14.4 mi) 61469 Oquawka (14.5 mi) 52658 Wever (14.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,352
Population density 19 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 71.85 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.7639
Longitude -90.9608
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 43.8% 45.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 49.6% 38.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 5.8% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.9% 0.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,352
Population
19
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$75,156
Median household income
$27,978
Per capita income
$115,600
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
78.0%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
525
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
45
31
5–9
36
46
10–14
52
60
15–19
70
43
20–24
49
40
25–34
45
76
35–44
88
61
45–54
71
57
55–59
66
53
60–64
61
54
65–74
63
39
75–84
45
29
85+
33
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834825.7%
18 and over1,00474.3%
65 and over26319.5%
Median age38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%
Two or more races 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 1.2%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,28793.7%
Two or more races463.3%
Hispanic or Latino221.6%
Other race171.2%
Black or African American20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 43.8% 45.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 49.6% 38.1% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 5.8% 15.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.9% 0.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.6%
$10k–$15k 1.2%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 14.5%
$50k–$75k 12.9%
$75k–$100k 24.2%
$100k–$150k 20.6%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.6%
$10k–$15k1.2%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k14.5%
$50k–$75k12.9%
$75k–$100k24.2%
$100k–$150k20.6%
$150k–$200k4.6%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$75,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%
$50k–$100k 37.8%
$100k–$150k 23.8%
$150k–$200k 24.1%
$200k–$300k 7.3%
$300k–$500k 2.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$115,600
Median rent / month$733
Owner occupied78.0%
Renter occupied22.0%
Vacant21.9%
Single-family detached89.0%
Large apartment buildings3.3%
Mobile homes4.1%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20093.9%
1990–199910.4%
1980–19896.5%
1970–197922.7%
1960–196910.7%
1950–19598.7%
1940–194911.4%
1939 or earlier25.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)6.3%
1 bedroom4.9%
2 bedrooms23.7%
3 bedrooms37.1%
4 bedrooms24.0%
5+ bedrooms4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle19.0%
2 vehicles43.4%
3 or more33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas70.9%
Electricity16.8%
Propane / LP gas12.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29760.0%
Cohabiting couple173.4%
Male householder, no spouse357.1%
Female householder, no spouse14629.5%
Households with children under 1817134.5%
Households with seniors (65+)17134.5%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married31.4%20.5%
Married58.5%52.1%
Separated0.0%1.3%
Widowed3.6%16.4%
Divorced6.5%9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.6%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 25.9%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 17.1%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool237.2%
Kindergarten134.1%
Elementary school13843.3%
High school12539.2%
College / grad school206.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.1%
Education & healthcare 21.8%
Other services 10.2%
Agriculture & mining 7.3%
Finance & real estate 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 5.3%
Retail trade 4.7%
Information 4.4%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Professional & management 4.0%
Construction 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%
Public administration 2.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.4%
Service23.3%
Sales & office9.8%
Natural resources & construction11.3%
Production & transportation24.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector81.1%
Government11.4%
Self-employed6.9%
Unpaid family workers0.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.5%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.5%
Work from home3.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)29.4

Poverty

All people 6.5%
Under 18 years 7.2%
18 and over 6.2%
Married-couple families 1.0%
Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.4%
Retirement income21.8%
Supplemental Security4.8%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP8.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.3%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease7.7%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis30.1%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer8.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking14.0%
No physical activity24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.1%
Visited dentist65.2%
Cholesterol screening90.7%
Teeth loss14.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans767.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.7%
Under 184.3%
18–64 years13.8%
65 and over33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.4%
Public insurance42.0%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,26893.8%
Spanish50.4%
Other Indo-European50.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,34799.6%
Born in same state1,33698.8%
Born in different state71052.5%
Foreign born110.8%
Naturalized citizen50.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab15911.8%
Italian967.1%
French382.8%
English50.4%
AncestryCount%
Polish30.2%
Irish10.1%
Dutch10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61480

What city is ZIP code 61480 in?

ZIP code 61480 is primarily assigned to Stronghurst, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61480 in?

ZIP code 61480 falls within Henderson County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61480 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61480?

The median home value in ZIP code 61480 is $115,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61480?

ZIP code 61480 has an estimated population of 1,352 residents, with a density of 19 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61480?

The median household income in ZIP code 61480 is $75,156, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61480 in?

ZIP code 61480 observes the CST timezone.

Need the complete ZIP code database? Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →