Preemption, IL ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Preemption, Illinois: 61264, 61281 and 61276. Together they are home to 12,681 residents in 5,808 households. That is more than the 127 people counted inside Preemption Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $78,068 in 61264 to $102,639 in 61281.
Preemption Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 127 |
| Households | 43 |
| Median household income | $86,406 |
| Median home value | $110,900 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,681 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,808 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $78,068 (61264) to $102,639 (61281) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $82,175 |
| Homeowners | 82.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 9 routes, 4,785 homes (1 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Preemption: 61281 ($102,639)
- Most residents: 61264 (10,073 people)
- Highest homeownership: 61281 (92.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 61281 (26.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 61264 (13.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 61264 (42.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 61281 ($224,000)
Every ZIP code in Preemption
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61264 | Milan | 10,073 | 4,809 | $78,068 | $153,300 | 80.0% | 23.9% | 13.0% | 9 | 5,092 | 0% of its land |
| 61281 | Sherrard | 2,520 | 965 | $102,639 | $224,000 | 92.4% | 26.2% | 6.5% | — | — | 1% of its land |
| 61276 | Preemption | 88 | 34 | $87,750 | $89,000 | 100.0% | 23.5% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Preemption when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Preemption Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Preemption. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Preemption.
Counties
- Mercer County — 13 ZIP codes
- Rock Island County — 20 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Milan — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Preemption, IL?
- 61264, 61281 and 61276. A ZIP code is listed for Preemption when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Preemption Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Preemption.
- What is the population of Preemption, IL?
- The Census Bureau counts 127 residents inside Preemption Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Preemption hold 12,681 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Preemption, IL?
- $86,406 inside Preemption Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $78,068 to $102,639.
- Which Preemption ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 61281, at $102,639, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Preemption, IL?
- For the 1 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 9 carrier routes reaching 4,785 residential and 307 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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