61486 ZIP Code — Viola, IL

Mercer County, Illinois

ZIP code 61486 is located in Viola, Illinois, within Mercer County. It covers approximately 43.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61486

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 $121,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,000. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61486 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,450

population

43.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61486 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61486

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61486. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Viola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61465 New Windsor (4.4 mi) 61281 Sherrard (7.4 mi) 61231 Aledo (7.6 mi) 61466 North Henderson (7.8 mi) 61413 Alpha (10.6 mi) 61279 Reynolds (11.8 mi) 61412 Alexis (12 mi) 61472 Rio (12.3 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (13.1 mi) 61273 Orion (13.8 mi) 61264 Milan (13.9 mi) 61453 Little York (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,450
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	43.41 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	41.1987
Longitude	-90.5754
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	30.6%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,450

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$70,000

Median household income

$37,792

Per capita income

$121,000

Median home value

$922

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

638

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

105

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	245	16.9%
18 and over	1,205	83.1%
65 and over	284	19.6%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Two or more races 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,308	84.2%
Two or more races	129	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	104	6.7%
Asian	8	0.5%
Other race	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	42.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	35.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.9%	19.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$70,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 22.4%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,000
Median rent / month	$922
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	94.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.5%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.0%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	1.7%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	351	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	48	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	110	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	95	15.7%
Households with children under 18	159	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	200	33.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	19.1%
Married	58.8%	59.6%
Separated	0.3%	1.2%
Widowed	1.7%	10.4%
Divorced	4.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	13.2%
Kindergarten	4	1.3%
Elementary school	132	43.4%
High school	55	18.1%
College / grad school	73	24.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Retail trade 21.2%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Construction 11.5%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 7.9%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.3%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,378	95.0%
Spanish	22	1.6%
Other Indo-European	22	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,419	97.9%
Born in same state	1,419	97.9%
Born in different state	1,045	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	2.1%
Not a US citizen	25	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	208	14.3%
Italian	124	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	101	7%
English	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61486

What city is ZIP code 61486 in?

ZIP code 61486 is primarily assigned to Viola, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61486 in?

ZIP code 61486 falls within Mercer County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61486 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61486 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61486?

The median home value in ZIP code 61486 is $121,000.

Does ZIP code 61486 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61486 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 61486?

ZIP code 61486 has an estimated population of 1,450 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61486 in?

ZIP code 61486 observes the CST timezone.