61379 ZIP Code — Wyanet, IL

Bureau County, Illinois

ZIP code 61379 is located in Wyanet, Illinois, within Bureau County. It covers approximately 39.75 square miles and serves a population of 1,224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61379

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 $94,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,345. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61379 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,224

population

39.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61379 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61379

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61379. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wyanet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61361 Sheffield (8.2 mi) 61356 Princeton (8.5 mi) 61368 Tiskilwa (9.5 mi) 61314 Buda (9.6 mi) 61376 Walnut (11.1 mi) 61349 Ohio (12 mi) 61337 Malden (12.8 mi) 61344 Mineral (13.5 mi) 61345 Neponset (15 mi) 61243 Deer Grove (16.3 mi) 61283 Tampico (16.4 mi) 61560 Putnam (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,224
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	39.75 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.4091
Longitude	-89.5694
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,224

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$54,345

Median household income

$31,218

Per capita income

$94,700

Median home value

$775

Median monthly rent

78.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

508

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

108

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	275	22.5%
18 and over	949	77.5%
65 and over	248	20.3%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,198	96.7%
Two or more races	22	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.2%
Asian	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.6%	44.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	19.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$54,345

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.5%

$50k–$100k 53.3%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,700
Median rent / month	$775
Owner occupied	78.1%
Renter occupied	21.9%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	93.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	7.7%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	15.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	31.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.3%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.3%
Electricity	6.6%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	213	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	90	16.6%
Male householder, no spouse	75	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	165	30.4%
Households with children under 18	142	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	205	37.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	22.4%
Married	45.1%	42.0%
Separated	0.0%	4.6%
Widowed	4.0%	17.3%
Divorced	17.7%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 46.7%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	5.5%
Kindergarten	3	1.1%
Elementary school	172	63.0%
High school	63	23.1%
College / grad school	20	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.9%

Manufacturing 23.6%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Public administration 1.3%

Construction 1.1%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.4%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.1%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 9.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,201	98.1%
Spanish	4	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,220	99.7%
Born in same state	1,220	99.7%
Born in different state	1,059	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	195	15.9%
French	133	10.9%
Arab	54	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	2.4%
Polish	12	1%
Dutch	11	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	84.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61379

What city is ZIP code 61379 in?

ZIP code 61379 is primarily assigned to Wyanet, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61379 in?

ZIP code 61379 falls within Bureau County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61379?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61379 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61379 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61379?

The median home value in ZIP code 61379 is $94,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61379?

ZIP code 61379 has an estimated population of 1,224 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61379 in?

ZIP code 61379 observes the CST timezone.