61490 ZIP Code — Woodhull, IL

Henry County, Illinois

ZIP code 61490 is located in Woodhull, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 36.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,103 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61490

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 $138,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,385. 40% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61490 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,103

population

36.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61490 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61490

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61490. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodhull	Acceptable
Woodhull	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61413 Alpha (5.7 mi) 61262 Lynn Center (7.5 mi) 61238 Cambridge (8 mi) 61414 Altona (8.9 mi) 61467 Oneida (9 mi) 61472 Rio (9.2 mi) 61465 New Windsor (11.8 mi) 61488 Wataga (12.2 mi) 61274 Osco (12.5 mi) 61434 Galva (13 mi) 61466 North Henderson (13.1 mi) 61273 Orion (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,103
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	36.53 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.1944
Longitude	-90.2624
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	43.2%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,103

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$70,385

Median household income

$40,932

Per capita income

$138,200

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

0.5%

Unemployment

489

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

107

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	17.5%
18 and over	910	82.5%
65 and over	261	23.7%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,069	95.3%
Hispanic or Latino	19	1.7%
Two or more races	16	1.4%
Black or African American	15	1.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.2%	43.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$70,385

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,200
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	37.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	42.9%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.1%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	47	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	147	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	76	14.6%
Households with children under 18	102	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	37.5%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	22.0%
Married	52.7%	58.5%
Separated	1.6%	1.8%
Widowed	11.6%	7.5%
Divorced	15.8%	10.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 21.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.4%
Kindergarten	4	1.8%
Elementary school	121	55.8%
High school	59	27.2%
College / grad school	30	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Retail trade 10.1%

Construction 7.8%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Other services 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	5.2%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	26.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	7.8%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.6%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,076	97.6%
Spanish	3	0.3%
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)	1,089	98.7%
Born in same state	1,082	98.1%
Born in different state	953	86.4%
Foreign born	7	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.3%
Not a US citizen	9	64.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	133	12.1%
French	101	9.2%
Arab	45	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.5%
English	15	1.4%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.3%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61490

What city is ZIP code 61490 in?

ZIP code 61490 is primarily assigned to Woodhull, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61490 in?

ZIP code 61490 falls within Henry County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61490 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61490 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61490 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 61490 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61490?

The median home value in ZIP code 61490 is $138,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61490?

ZIP code 61490 has an estimated population of 1,103 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61490 in?

ZIP code 61490 observes the CST timezone.