| City: | Rome, Illinois |
| County: | Peoria County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:13:01 AM |
| Population: | 89 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8834, -89.5027 |
| Land Area: | 0.044 sq mi |
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Rome is a tiny community in Peoria County, Illinois, occupying just 0.04 square miles along the Illinois River. With a population of 89 residents and 36 households, this is one of Illinois's smallest incorporated places. The Rome post office maintains 72 PO Boxes for those 36 local households, a 2.0 adoption rate that shows the post office serves not just Rome itself but surrounding rural areas without their own mail facilities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist here, and it won't be coming. The post office operates two rural carrier routes that deliver to areas beyond the village limits, but Rome residents collect their mail at the post office. Streets like N 3rd St, N River Beach Dr, and N Front St reflect the community's location on the riverfront.
Despite its small size, Rome has an unusually educated population. Of the 35 adults age 25 and over, 68.6% hold bachelor's degrees or higher. That's far above both state and national averages. The median age of 36.5 years suggests a mix of working-age adults and retirees. The community is 95% white, with 28 owner-occupied homes and 8 rentals.
All mail to Rome addresses must use PO Box format:
PO Box [number]
Rome, IL 61562
Street names like River Beach Drive and Front Street indicate Rome's location along the Illinois River waterfront.
ZIP Code 61562 has 89 residents and 36 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, slightly younger than the state (38.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 89Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 38Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,022.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 154 | 141 | 62 | 54 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 45 | 58 | 87 | 92 | 35 | 38 |
| Decennial Census | 46 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 89 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 29
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Female | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 85 | 96.59% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 3.41% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 88 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 43 | 48.31% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 46 | 51.69% | 29.0 years |
| Total: | 89 | 100% | 36.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 38 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $27,083 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,083 | $27,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $27,083 | $27,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,710 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $50,216 | $52,731 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $68,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,300 | $68,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,100 | $78,500 | $87,700 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, 68.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 12 | 31.58% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 26 | 68.42% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 38 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 68.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 38 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 38 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 61562 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $1,268,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 77Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $379,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,268,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61562 is located in Peoria County, Illinois, within the Peoria, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37900) and Illinois's 16th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 379,186 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 61562. It covers 0.044 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Peoria, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 379,186Source: Census |
| MSA: | Peoria-Pekin, IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.044 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7917.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1765403Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Rome CDP; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61562 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.