| City: | Preemption, Illinois |
| County: | Mercer County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:10:22 AM |
| Population: | 75 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2989, -90.5969 |
| Land Area: | 0.339 sq mi |
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Preemption is a tiny rural community in western Illinois along US Highway 67. With just 75 residents living in 26 homes across 0.68 square miles, this is one of the smallest incorporated places in Mercer County. Yet the post office maintains 74 PO Boxes, nearly three times the local household count.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across this rural area. The single rural carrier route (Route R) delivers to some addresses, but most residents and the surrounding farming community rely on PO Boxes. The 2.85:1 adoption rate shows that Preemption's post office serves not just the village itself, but farms and homes scattered across the broader region.
Preemption is exclusively owner-occupied housing. All 26 occupied homes are owned by their residents. There are no rental units. The median age of 44.3 years and per capita income of $62,889 suggest an established, working-age population. About 25% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
The street address records include US Highway 67 (which runs through the village), and numbered cross streets like 170th Avenue and 171st Avenue. One building on US Highway 67 has apartments, but most addresses are single-family homes. Seven of the 33 total housing units sit vacant.
Street names follow a simple rural pattern: US Highway 67 runs through the village with numbered cross avenues.
ZIP Code 61276 has 75 residents and 26 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.3% male and 38.7% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.3%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 88Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 221.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 26Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $89,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 90 | 106 | 84 | 87 | 72 | 90 | 109 | 110 | 63 | 66 | 72 | 77 | 28 | 88 |
| Decennial Census | 138 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 75 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.3
Male Median Age: 43.3
Female Median Age: 59.1
| 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 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| White: | 67 | 95.71% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 4.29% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 46 | 61.33% | 43.3 years |
| Females: | 29 | 38.67% | 59.1 years |
| Total: | 75 | 100% | 44.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 88 | 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: | 88 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $87,750, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $56,446 (180.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,306. Family households earn a median of $87,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,750). 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (50.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,304 | $31,696 | $33,229 | $50,000 | $31,250 | $56,184 | $59,375 | $59,868 | $59,444 | $60,694 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,750 |
| Median Family Income | $31,364 | $33,750 | $33,958 | $68,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $30,536 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 28 | 41.18% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 40 | 58.82% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 28.57% |
| Service: | 14 | 50.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 21.43% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 28 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $89,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $11,000 (11.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,400. 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 | $100,000 | $95,000 | $107,300 | $96,500 | $92,800 | $126,300 | $128,100 | $126,300 | $143,400 | $143,100 | $0 | $85,500 | $0 | $89,000 |
| 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): | 8 | 23.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 76.47% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 42.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 46 | 57.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 80 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than 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%). Private coverage is 92.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). 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. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (80.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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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): | 46 | 73.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 14.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 12.70% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 63 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8 | 12.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 81 | 66.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 40 | 33.06% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 121 | 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 80.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 20.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 25 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 61276 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 112Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61276 is located in Mercer County, Illinois, within the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19340) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 379,690 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 61276. It covers 0.339 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19340Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 379,690Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.339 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6933.08 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1761782Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Preemption CDP; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61276 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 March 1, 2026.