| ZIP Code | 61560 |
|---|---|
| City | Putnam |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Putnam County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 637 ft |
| Latitude | 41.187262 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.41979 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17155 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.81 |
| Below Poverty | 16.9% ▲ 69% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.3% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (3.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 151 (31.1%) |
| Some College | 38 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 40 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 11 (2.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 228 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,643 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,800 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 636 |
| Vacant Units | 312 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 636 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 312 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.81 |
ZIP code 61560 is located in Putnam, Illinois, within Putnam County. With a population of 586, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.6 years. Economically, 61560 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,643 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61560 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,800 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 61560 is primarily White (93.17%). Residents are well-educated — 49.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61560 stands at 4.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 61560 in Putnam, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 586 residents, a median household income of $74,643, and a median home value of $229,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.