61485 ZIP Code — Victoria, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61485 is located in Victoria, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 47.01 square miles and serves a population of 387 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61485

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 $82,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 38% 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 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 61485 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

387

population

47.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61485 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61485

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61485. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Victoria	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61428 Dahinda (3.7 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (4.7 mi) 61414 Altona (7.7 mi) 61451 Laura (9 mi) 61448 Knoxville (9.3 mi) 61467 Oneida (9.6 mi) 61449 La Fayette (10.1 mi) 61436 Gilson (11.2 mi) 61488 Wataga (12.1 mi) 61430 East Galesburg (12.4 mi) 61483 Toulon (13.4 mi) 61572 Yates City (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	387
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	47.01 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	40.9976
Longitude	-90.0849
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	54.2%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

387

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$65,000

Median household income

$28,039

Per capita income

$82,500

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

21.9%

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	102	26.4%
18 and over	285	73.6%
65 and over	74	19.1%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	382	98.7%
Two or more races	5	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$65,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 43.2%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,500
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	1.3%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	19.1%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	45.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	33.5%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	38.2%
3 or more	29.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.4%
Electricity	6.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.7%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	8	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	14	9.7%
Female householder, no spouse	41	28.5%
Households with children under 18	54	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	34.7%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	20.4%
Married	51.9%	58.1%
Separated	1.9%	4.8%
Widowed	1.9%	9.6%
Divorced	9.0%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.4%
Kindergarten	1	1.2%
Elementary school	46	56.1%
High school	31	37.8%
College / grad school	2	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Retail trade 22.2%

Construction 9.9%

Professional & management 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 3.8%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.2

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	24.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	31.5%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	97.7%
Spanish	3	0.8%
Other Indo-European	3	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	384	99.2%
Born in same state	382	98.7%
Born in different state	365	94.3%
Foreign born	2	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.8%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	11.6%
French	14	3.6%
Dutch	5	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	3	0.8%
Arab	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61485

What city is ZIP code 61485 in?

ZIP code 61485 is primarily assigned to Victoria, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61485 in?

ZIP code 61485 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61485 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61485 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61485 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61485 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61485?

The median home value in ZIP code 61485 is $82,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61485?

ZIP code 61485 has an estimated population of 387 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61485 in?

ZIP code 61485 observes the CST timezone.