61957 ZIP Code — Windsor, IL

Shelby County, Illinois

ZIP code 61957 is located in Windsor, Illinois, within Shelby County. It covers approximately 81.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61957

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 $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,224. 39% 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 26 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 61957 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,778

population

81.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windsor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62465 Strasburg (4 mi) 62534 Findlay (10.1 mi) 62463 Stewardson (10.8 mi) 61951 Sullivan (11.1 mi) 62447 Neoga (11.1 mi) 62565 Shelbyville (11.8 mi) 61938 Mattoon (12.7 mi) 62444 Mode (14.1 mi) 62469 Trilla (14.4 mi) 62462 Sigel (15.9 mi) 61914 Bethany (16.5 mi) 62461 Shumway (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,778
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	81.80 sq mi
Water area	2.53 sq mi
Latitude	39.4331
Longitude	-88.5902
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,778

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$59,224

Median household income

$29,180

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

717

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

138

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

101

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	21.8%
18 and over	1,390	78.2%
65 and over	407	22.9%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,761	99%
Two or more races	13	0.7%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	38.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$59,224

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.7%
Electricity	15.7%
Propane / LP gas	28.1%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	444	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	111	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	154	20.5%
Households with children under 18	197	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	37.5%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	15.2%
Married	60.8%	62.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.3%	9.0%
Divorced	7.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 34.0%

Associate's degree 16.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.5%
Kindergarten	29	7.8%
Elementary school	201	53.9%
High school	66	17.7%
College / grad school	64	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Retail trade 15.5%

Manufacturing 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	4.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 34.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	47.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,700	95.6%
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)	1,774	99.8%
Born in same state	1,774	99.8%
Born in different state	1,535	86.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	273	15.4%
French	265	14.9%
Arab	134	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.4%
German	3	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61957

What city is ZIP code 61957 in?

ZIP code 61957 is primarily assigned to Windsor, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61957 in?

ZIP code 61957 falls within Shelby County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61957 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61957 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61957?

The median home value in ZIP code 61957 is $109,900.

Does ZIP code 61957 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 61957 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61957 in?

ZIP code 61957 observes the CST timezone.