61567 ZIP Code — Topeka, IL

Mason County, Illinois

ZIP code 61567 is located in Topeka, Illinois, within Mason County. It covers approximately 50.79 square miles and serves a population of 500 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61567

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 $94,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,385. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 61567 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

500

population

50.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61567 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61567

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61567. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topeka	Acceptable
Topeka	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61532 Forest City (6.6 mi) 61546 Manito (8.5 mi) 62644 Havana (8.7 mi) 61542 Lewistown (9.4 mi) 62633 Easton (11.3 mi) 61520 Canton (13.6 mi) 62655 Kilbourne (14.5 mi) 62682 San Jose (15.2 mi) 61534 Green Valley (15.4 mi) 61533 Glasford (15.8 mi) 62664 Mason City (16.2 mi) 61427 Cuba (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	500
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	50.79 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.3645
Longitude	-89.9407
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	45.1%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

500

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$65,385

Median household income

$33,024

Per capita income

$94,400

Median home value

$871

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

2.0%

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	82	16.4%
18 and over	418	83.6%
65 and over	129	25.8%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	491	98.2%
Two or more races	9	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.1%	47.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.2%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	17.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 0.4%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 44.0%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	0.4%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	44.0%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$65,385

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%

$50k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,400
Median rent / month	$871
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.7%
1 bedroom	15.1%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	34.0%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%
Fuel oil	6.3%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	90	33.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	17.9%
Households with children under 18	40	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	39.9%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	10.6%
Married	47.5%	66.5%
Separated	2.3%	1.1%
Widowed	4.5%	10.6%
Divorced	16.2%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 60.8%

Some college, no degree 6.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	67.9%
High school	26	32.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 33.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 16.5%

Education & healthcare 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Other services 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	47.0%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	98.0%
Government	1.5%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.3%
Carpool	32.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 88.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	50.0%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	66.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	1.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	499	99.8%
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)	500	100.0%
Born in same state	500	100.0%
Born in different state	379	75.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	128	25.6%
French	59	11.8%
Arab	8	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	6	1.2%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.6%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61567

What city is ZIP code 61567 in?

ZIP code 61567 is primarily assigned to Topeka, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61567 in?

ZIP code 61567 falls within Mason County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61567 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61567 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61567 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 61567 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 61567 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 61567 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61567 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 61567 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61567 in?

ZIP code 61567 observes the CST timezone.