61572 ZIP Code — Yates City, IL

Knox County, Illinois

ZIP code 61572 is located in Yates City, Illinois, within Knox County. It covers approximately 38.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61572

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 $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,750. 40% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,029

population

38.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yates City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61529 Elmwood (6.5 mi) 61531 Farmington (7.5 mi) 61458 Maquon (9 mi) 61517 Brimfield (9.8 mi) 61436 Gilson (10.3 mi) 61569 Trivoli (10.8 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (10.8 mi) 61432 Fairview (10.9 mi) 61428 Dahinda (12 mi) 61544 London Mills (12.3 mi) 61451 Laura (12.6 mi) 61448 Knoxville (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,029
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	38.60 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	40.7860
Longitude	-90.0430
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	46.4%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,029

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$63,750

Median household income

$34,431

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

375

Housing units

15.4%

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	183	17.8%
18 and over	846	82.2%
65 and over	228	22.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	991	96.3%
Two or more races	19	1.8%
Black or African American	14	1.4%
Asian	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	54.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.1%	29.8%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 9.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	9.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$63,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 46.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 6.6%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	24.6%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	34.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	59.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.7%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	45	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	57	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	128	28.8%
Households with children under 18	93	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	36.7%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.6%	26.9%
Married	49.2%	51.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.4%	14.9%
Divorced	17.5%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 33.1%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	23.4%
Kindergarten	4	2.2%
Elementary school	50	27.2%
High school	32	17.4%
College / grad school	55	29.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Construction 14.1%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Professional & management 6.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	11.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.1%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	947	92.0%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	2	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,026	99.7%
Born in same state	1,026	99.7%
Born in different state	956	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	211	20.5%
Italian	140	13.6%
Arab	16	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.1%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61572

What city is ZIP code 61572 in?

ZIP code 61572 is primarily assigned to Yates City, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61572 in?

ZIP code 61572 falls within Knox County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61572 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61572?

The median home value in ZIP code 61572 is $94,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61572?

ZIP code 61572 has an estimated population of 1,029 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61572?

The median household income in ZIP code 61572 is $63,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61572 in?

ZIP code 61572 observes the CST timezone.