61279 ZIP Code, Reynolds, IL
61279 is a ZIP code in Reynolds, Illinois — mostly in Mercer County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County. It covers 39 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61284, 61237 and 61232. 1,015 people live here in 378 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $87,656, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Reynolds, IL
- County: Mercer County
- Land area: 39 sq mi
- Population: 1,015
- Median household income: $87,656
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,015 |
| Households | 378 |
| Median household income | $87,656 |
| Income per person | $39,904 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Homeowners | 87.8% |
| Median home value | $161,500 |
| Median rent | $1,125 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 37.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.9% |
| Broadband internet | 92.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 10.6% |
| $25–35K | 2.6% |
| $35–50K | 10.6% |
| $50–75K | 12.2% |
| $75–100K | 23.8% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 10.1% |
| $200K+ | 7.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.7% |
| 20–24 | 6.2% |
| 25–34 | 4.1% |
| 35–44 | 18.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.2% |
| Owned outright | 28.3% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 98.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61279
23 business establishments with 60 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61284 — Taylor Ridge CDP, IL (4.9 mi)
- 61237 — Buffalo Prairie CDP, IL (7 mi)
- 61232 — Andalusia village, IL (7.3 mi)
- 61276 — Preemption CDP, IL (7.9 mi)
- 61231 — Aledo city, IL (8 mi)
- 61263 — Matherville village, IL (8 mi)
- 61264 — Milan village, IL (8.7 mi)
- 52728 — Buffalo city, IA (9.2 mi)
Areas that include 61279
- Reynolds, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Buffalo Prairie, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hamlet, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Mercer County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Rock Island County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Mercer County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Mercer County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Mercer County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of households with children in Mercer County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Mercer County
- No. 2 of 7: lowest median age in Mercer County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61279, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61279 in?
- 61279 is a Reynolds, IL mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Buffalo Prairie and 1% lies inside Hamlet; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61279 in?
- 61279 is mostly in Mercer County (53% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County.
- What is the population of 61279?
- About 1,015 people (±257), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,000.
- What is the median household income in 61279?
- $87,656 (±$16,801), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61279?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61279 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61279?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61284 (4.9 mi, Taylor Ridge), 61237 (7 mi, Buffalo Prairie), 61232 (7.3 mi, Andalusia), 61276 (7.9 mi, Preemption), 61231 (8 mi, Aledo) and 61263 (8 mi, Matherville).
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