61231 ZIP Code – Aledo, Illinois
ZIP code 61231 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Aledo, Illinois, within Mercer County with a population of approximately 5,158 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $59,551, which is below the Illinois average and below the national figure. At $130,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $767 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average. About 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 22.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 42.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 61263, 61486, 61279.
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ZIP 61231 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61231 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,158 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $59k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $767 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.6 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61263 – Matherville
- 61486 – Viola
- 61279 – Reynolds
- 61260 – Joy
- 61476 – Seaton
- 61276 – Preemption
- 61237 – Buffalo Prairie
- 61412 – Alexis
- 61281 – Sherrard
- 61284 – Taylor Ridge
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61263 | MATHERVILLE | 808 | $64,444 |
| 61486 | VIOLA | 1,450 | $70,000 |
| 61279 | REYNOLDS | 944 | $80,139 |
| 61260 | JOY | 595 | $45,556 |
| 61476 | SEATON | 605 | $92,750 |