| City: | Castleton, Illinois |
| County: | Stark County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:11:40 AM |
| Population: | 92 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1196, -89.7059 |
| Land Area: | 3.055 sq mi |
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Castleton sits in rural Stark County, Illinois, with just 92 residents in 29 households. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery alternative. If you want mail here, you get a PO Box. The post office maintains 25 boxes, serving 86% of local households.
Nearly three-quarters of the homes were built before 1939. Median home value sits at $29,800, and per capita income is $19,434. This is a working-class farming community where most people commute elsewhere for jobs. Of those who work, 49 are in transportation and warehousing, suggesting trucking or logistics employment in nearby towns.
The village consists of one named street in postal records: Main Street. That's it. With a median age of 39 and only 4 children under 18, Castleton is a small community of working adults. 38% of residents 25 and older hold bachelor's degrees, higher than you might expect for such a small place. Everyone was born in the United States.
Castleton has only one street in postal records, reflecting its tiny footprint as a rural village.
ZIP Code 61426 has 92 residents and 29 households (average 3.17 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, about the same as the state (38.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.3% male and 58.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 92Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 41Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 30.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 29Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.17Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.10Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 112 | 113 | 115 | 79 | 52 | 106 | 99 | 109 | 147 | 92 | 74 | 105 | 77 | 41 |
| Decennial Census | 107 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 92 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 33
Female Median Age: 40.7
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 81 | 96.43% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.19% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 2.38% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 38 | 41.30% | 33.0 years |
| Females: | 54 | 58.70% | 40.7 years |
| Total: | 92 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 41 | 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: | 41 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 41 | 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 $56,458 (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 58.1%, which is below 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 Sales (83.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,458 | $60,250 | $59,545 | $68,083 | $67,917 | $0 | $41,016 | $43,684 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $56,458 | $60,250 | $59,545 | $68,083 | $67,917 | $41,875 | $0 | $0 | $43,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $51,016 | $53,646 | $53,571 | $53,409 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,167 | $31,477 | $33,984 | $34,000 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $40,000 | $59,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,643 | $23,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 18 | 58.06% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 13 | 41.94% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3 | 16.67% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 83.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $62,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,000. 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 | $62,500 | $57,100 | $57,100 | $53,600 | $0 | $112,500 | $119,600 | $122,500 | $118,000 | $103,500 | $0 | $30,900 | $29,800 | $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): | 18 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 18 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
In 2024, 51.60% 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 31.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.10 percentage points. 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 48.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 16 | 51.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 31 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 51.61% |
| Private Insurance: | 13 | 31.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 15 | 36.59% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 31.71% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 28 | 68.29% |
| 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% | 20.0% | 40.7% | 36.7% | 23.1% | 44.4% | 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 61426 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: | 23Source: 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 61426 is located in Stark 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 61426. It covers 3.055 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: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.055 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61426 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.