| City: | Raritan, Illinois |
| County: | Henderson County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:29:18 PM |
| Population: | 102 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.6779, -90.8468 |
| Land Area: | 0.095 sq mi |
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Raritan is a small village in western Illinois, located in Henderson County near the Iowa border. With just 102 residents spread across 0.10 square miles, it's one of the state's smallest incorporated communities. The median age is 56.5 years, and nearly all housing stock dates to the early 20th century (51 of 56 homes were built before 1939).
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There isn't any alternative mail delivery across the village, so the post office maintains 58 PO Boxes for the community's 45 occupied households. That's a 1.29 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves not just local residents but also people from the surrounding rural area who use Raritan as their mailing address.
The village has limited carrier delivery with 2 rural routes covering 28 delivery points. Streets run through a traditional grid centered on Main Street. The village's street names honor New Jersey towns and cities: Trenton Street, Newark Street, Jersey Street, and Princeton Street, suggesting the founders came from the Garden State.
Raritan has 3 business establishments employing 26 people. About 42% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, likely connected to the agricultural economy of western Illinois. Another 31% work from home. The median household income is $77,361, with median home values around $80,600.
Owner-occupancy is very high (42 of 45 households), and there are only 11 vacant homes. The population is entirely white (102 of 102 residents), with 16% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. Educational attainment is modest, with just 12% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Streets honor New Jersey towns (Trenton, Newark, Jersey, Princeton) in a traditional Main Street grid pattern.
ZIP Code 61471 has 102 residents and 45 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 56.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.9% male and 45.1% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 102Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 155Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,073.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $77,361Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 45Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $80,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 147 | 125 | 115 | 97 | 93 | 85 | 81 | 60 | 114 | 123 | 133 | 136 | 155 |
| Decennial Census | 140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 102 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56.5
Male Median Age: 57
Female Median Age: 56.5
| 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 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 4 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| White: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 56 | 54.90% | 57.0 years |
| Females: | 46 | 45.10% | 56.5 years |
| Total: | 102 | 100% | 56.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 155 | 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: | 155 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 155 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $77,361, which is lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $24,653 (46.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,111. Family households earn a median of $76,667 versus $83,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,083). By gender, male median income is $49,250 and female is $29,500, which is well under the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $19,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.7%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.1%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,708 | $56,250 | $52,500 | $50,000 | $55,000 | $44,063 | $58,750 | $46,667 | $63,250 | $64,464 | $70,000 | $80,417 | $77,361 |
| Median Family Income | $53,750 | $59,167 | $54,688 | $57,188 | $58,750 | $60,938 | $60,000 | $46,667 | $41,250 | $58,750 | $65,625 | $74,375 | $76,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,375 | $36,500 | $29,583 | $29,583 | $29,167 | $28,333 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $68,125 | $68,750 | $0 | $81,250 | $83,750 |
| Median Male Income | $33,750 | $33,000 | $33,125 | $29,688 | $0 | $38,750 | $66,250 | $0 | $0 | $70,357 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $49,250 |
| Median Female Income | $32,500 | $32,083 | $25,417 | $30,833 | $0 | $30,625 | $22,188 | $26,250 | $24,500 | $24,091 | $24,464 | $26,667 | $29,500 |
| Employed: | 62 | 55.86% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 1.80% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 42.34% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 29.03% |
| Service: | 10 | 16.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 15 | 24.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 8.06% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 22.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $80,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $27,300 (51.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,227), is down $2,001 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.16% (57.45% with a mortgage, 42.55% free-and-clear) and renters 7.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $53,300 | $51,800 | $47,900 | $47,800 | $44,400 | $47,100 | $53,300 | $45,000 | $46,400 | $49,600 | $56,700 | $75,000 | $80,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,001 | $1,325 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 27 | 52.94% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 39.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 7.84% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 51 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 48 | 94.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 5.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2023, 11.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 96.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.27%). 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: | 2 | 1.83% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 1.83% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 34 | 31.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 33.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 20.18% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 4.59% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 7.34% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 105 | 96.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 11.93% |
| Private Insurance: | 110 | 60.77% |
| Public Insurance: | 66 | 36.46% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 2.76% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 176 | 97.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% | 8.3% |
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: | 9 | 24.32% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 70.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 5.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 24.32% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 75.68% |
ZIP Code 61471 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: | 65Source: 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 61471 is located in Henderson County, Illinois, within the Burlington, IA-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15460) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 44,881 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 61471. It covers 0.095 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Burlington, IA-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15460Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 44,881Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.095 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1762848Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Raritan village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61471 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 January 1, 2026.