US ZIP Code
61276

Preemption, IL

Mercer County  ·  Illinois

● Active
👥 28 Population ↓ 56% since 2019
🎂 66.0 Median Age ↑ 80% since 2019
🎓 25.0% College Grads
▼ 35% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code61276
CityPreemption
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyMercer County
Area Code309/861
Elevation769 ft
Latitude41.316601
Longitude-90.576297
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS17131
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.0% (14) Female 50.0% (14) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

45–64
25%
65+
50%

Key Indicators

Median Age66.0 yrs ↑ 80% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.00
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate14 (50%)
Some College7 (25%)
Graduate Degree7 (25%)

Education

HS Grad: 50%Some College: 25%Graduate: 25%Edu
HS Grad50.0%
Some College25.0%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
50%
$150k–200k
50%

Financials

Total Units60
Vacant Units46
Avg HH Size2.00

Income Distribution

$75k–100k
50%
$150k–200k
50%
Employment & Commute

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units60
Vacant46
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.00
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 61276 is in Preemption, IL, in Mercer County.
ZIP code 61276 is located in Illinois (IL).
ZIP code 61276 is in Mercer County, IL.
ZIP 61276 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 61276 is 28 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 61276

ZIP code 61276 is located in Preemption, Illinois, within Mercer County. With a population of 28, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66 years.

The population of 61276 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61276 in Preemption, IL is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.