ZIP Code 61501 in Astoria, IL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Astoria, Illinois
Names to Avoid:
Summum
Counties:Fulton County[Primary]
Schuyler County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:45:38 AM
Population:1,610 [See All]
Area Codes:309 / 861
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.2406, -90.3069
Land Area:75.039 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 61501 has 1,610 residents and 706 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 43.1 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,610Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,612Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,297Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:21.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,250Source: Census ACS
Households:706Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$68,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,9362,0581,9561,8461,8761,6881,5661,5341,5451,7411,6411,6461,612
Decennial Census1,921------------------1,610------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 43.1

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 45.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male473460663756426249406259645449241812
Female363850503541433656405351606230332833
Total8372110116729785981058011511012411679574645
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,56998.00%
Black:20.12%
Hispanic:*231.44%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:70.44%
Total:1,601100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:83551.86%41.5 years
Females:77548.14%45.2 years
Total:1,610100%43.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,61099.88%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.12%
Total Population:1,612100%
Total Native Population:1,61099.88%
Total Foreign-born Population:20.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,250, which is much lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $13,462 (31.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,400. Family households earn a median of $64,340 versus $32,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,152). By gender, male median income is $49,600 and female is $40,547, which is well under the state female median ($56,381), with a current gap of $9,053 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.6%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the state rate (5.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,788$42,647$38,631$37,955$40,761$34,886$36,445$43,897$39,850$40,928$50,121$53,750$56,250
Median Family Income$51,194$51,654$50,352$47,917$48,889$46,184$43,889$50,893$50,227$52,177$60,313$64,853$64,340
Median NonFamily Income$24,271$26,250$25,089$25,577$24,063$25,250$23,646$26,750$25,066$27,148$29,857$32,357$32,188
Median Male Income$41,500$39,063$40,875$41,176$0$40,221$42,130$42,163$40,688$41,250$44,779$47,195$49,600
Median Female Income$27,143$27,938$28,750$25,583$0$26,797$27,361$27,321$25,817$28,138$31,250$34,844$40,547
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:80963.90%
Unemployed:342.69%
Not In Labor Force:42333.41%
Total:1,266100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:33441.29%
Service:12415.33%
Sales and Office:13817.06%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10813.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:10512.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:809100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $68,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $5,000 (7.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,000. The median gross rent is $690, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $154 (28.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.25% (48.95% with a mortgage, 51.05% free-and-clear) and renters 22.75% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.24%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$63,400$60,800$59,300$60,700$59,400$55,700$57,400$59,200$54,400$55,500$59,500$64,600$68,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2414.20%
$500 to $999:7745.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:6538.46%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:31.78%
Total:169100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$536$530$543$563$554$473$513$495$610$574$625$648$690
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):28137.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29339.43%
Renter Occupied:16922.75%
Total Occupied Housing Units:743100%

Occupied Housing Units:74376.76%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):22523.24%
Total Housing Units:968100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:86689.46%
Multi-Family Units:555.68%
Other Units:474.86%
Total Housing Units:968100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 92.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is on par with the state rate (8.20%), up 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.54%). College enrollment is 3.48%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:141.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:645.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):41137.74%
Some college, no degree:30227.73%
Associate's degree:15314.05%
Bachelor's degree:938.54%
Graduate or professional degree:524.78%
Total:1,089100%
High school or higher:1,01192.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14513.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,08358.64%
Public Insurance:66435.95%
No Insurance:1005.41%
Total:1,847100%
Has Health Insurance:1,74794.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.9%8.1%11.7%12.8%12.0%17.8%21.8%18.1%16.1%13.7%12.2%7.3%8.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:5114.78%
Kindergarten:164.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):16447.54%
High school (grades 9-12):10229.57%
College or graduate school:123.48%
Total:345100%
Early Childhood:6719.42%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):28281.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 61501 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 38 business establishments, employing about 206 people with an annual payroll of $7,867,000. USPS data shows 569 residential mailboxes and 28 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:569Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:28Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:808Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:569Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:38Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,632,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,867,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:206Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 61501 is located in Fulton County, Illinois, within the Canton, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15900) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 33,259 people, about 4.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 61501. It covers 75.039 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.497 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Canton, ILSource: Census
CBSA Number:15900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:33,259Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:75.039 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.497 sq miSource: 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:1702635Source: Census
Place Name:Astoria town; IllinoisSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


61516 | | 61491

Schools in ZIP Code 61501


ZIP Code 61501 is in the Astoria Community Unit School District 1, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Astoria High School 402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
District: Astoria Community Unit School District 1
Astoria Elem School 402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
District: Astoria Community Unit School District 1
Astoria Junior High School 402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
District: Astoria Community Unit School District 1
Trinity Academy 306 E S St
Industry, IL 61440
District: Private SchoolNearby
Beardstown Christian Academy 1421 Beard St
Beardstown, IL 62618
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul Elementary School 322 W Washington St
Macomb, IL 61455
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 61501


Spoon River College 23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520-8622
Type: Post Secondary
Western Illinois University 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Type: Post Secondary
Graham Hospital School Of Nursing 210 W Walnut St
Canton, IL 61520-2497
Type: Post Secondary
Innovations Design Academy 125 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
Type: Post Secondary
Illinois College 1101 West College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2299
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Spa & Cosmetology Arts 2913 W White Oaks Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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