| City: | Bryant, Illinois |
| County: | Fulton County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:12:30 AM |
| Population: | 216 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.4706, -90.0586 |
| Land Area: | 3.138 sq mi |
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Bryant is a small rural community in Fulton County, Illinois, with 216 residents spread across 1.83 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery option for the community. The Bryant post office maintains 80 PO Boxes and operates one rural carrier route serving the area.
With 80 PO Boxes and 100 households, the adoption rate is 80%. Some residents receive mail via the rural route, while others rely on PO Boxes at the post office. The PO Box Only Zone designation means street delivery isn't available as an alternative. Residents must either use a PO Box or receive delivery via the single rural route.
Bryant's compact street grid includes E Main St (12 delivery points), S State St (6 delivery points), and residential streets like N Stanley St and N Pine St. Nature-themed street names (Pine, Ash, Elm) and a numbered grid pattern suggest a traditional small-town layout. The median age is 49.8 years, with 83 of 100 households owning their homes (83% homeownership rate).
This is a working-class community. Median household income is $44,375. The workforce shows unusual commute patterns: 29 workers use public transportation, which is uncommon for rural Illinois. Transportation and warehousing employ a significant share of residents (77 workers reported in this sector). Only 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below national averages.
Mail to Bryant should be addressed to either a PO Box or a street address on the rural route:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Bryant, IL 61519or
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Bryant, IL 61519Traditional small-town layout with Main Street as the primary thoroughfare, residential streets named for trees (Pine, Ash, Elm), and a directional grid system.
ZIP Code 61519 has 216 residents and 100 households (average 2.16 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (95.4%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 216Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 235Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 68.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $37,941Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 100Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $145,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 268 | 250 | 172 | 174 | 200 | 237 | 219 | 230 | 246 | 225 | 259 | 249 | 260 | 235 |
| Decennial Census | 233 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 216 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 53.3
| 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 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| White: | 206 | 99.52% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 109 | 50.46% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 107 | 49.54% | 53.3 years |
| Total: | 216 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 232 | 98.72% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.28% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.28% |
| Total Population: | 235 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 232 | 98.72% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.28% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $37,941, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $12,316 (48.1%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,122. Family households earn a median of $39,191 versus $29,107 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,084). 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 66.1%, which is slightly above 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 Natural resources (39.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,625 | $23,750 | $29,375 | $44,750 | $51,429 | $43,750 | $46,667 | $53,750 | $49,063 | $47,188 | $52,083 | $50,278 | $44,375 | $37,941 |
| Median Family Income | $53,438 | $53,750 | $41,250 | $55,000 | $75,500 | $75,938 | $78,750 | $96,250 | $90,000 | $95,750 | $61,250 | $54,375 | $53,750 | $39,191 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,295 | $21,333 | $21,875 | $42,750 | $41,250 | $33,750 | $31,875 | $32,083 | $31,250 | $0 | $24,107 | $27,031 | $27,375 | $29,107 |
| Median Male Income | $39,444 | $43,750 | $48,125 | $46,250 | $45,000 | $46,875 | $51,875 | $60,313 | $52,083 | $53,125 | $63,750 | $58,333 | $54,250 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $38,125 | $36,667 | $34,167 | $40,833 | $41,667 | $53,068 | $53,611 | $56,563 | $56,042 | $65,000 | $63,000 | $50,417 | $53,750 | $0 |
| Employed: | 113 | 66.08% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 58 | 33.92% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 16.81% |
| Service: | 22 | 19.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 14.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 39.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 9.73% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $145,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $78,700 (118.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $47,100. The median gross rent is $590, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $132 (18.28%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40. Of occupied housing, owners make up 75.51% (63.51% with a mortgage, 36.49% free-and-clear) and renters 24.49% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.24%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,300 | $67,700 | $67,700 | $72,600 | $70,600 | $70,300 | $78,800 | $86,000 | $97,900 | $104,300 | $114,200 | $118,800 | $113,200 | $145,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 24 | 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: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $722 | $724 | $967 | $1,281 | $839 | $805 | $643 | $645 | $630 | $588 | $650 | $575 | $577 | $590 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 47 | 47.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 27.55% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 24.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 83.76% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 16.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 105 | 89.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 10.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.20% 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 72.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 29.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 15.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 26.70 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 (89.23%). College enrollment is 10.77%, 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: | 1 | 0.68% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 40 | 27.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 52 | 35.14% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 23.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 1.35% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 6.08% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 6.08% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 107 | 72.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 12.16% |
| Private Insurance: | 93 | 36.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 44.57% |
| No Insurance: | 50 | 19.38% |
| Total: | 258 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 208 | 80.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.4% | 15.6% | 26.2% | 15.2% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 17.6% | 30.1% | 36.1% | 29.2% |
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): | 58 | 89.23% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 10.77% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 58 | 89.23% |
ZIP Code 61519 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: | 83Source: 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 61519 is located in Fulton County, Illinois, within the Canton, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15900) and Illinois's 17th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,069 people, about 0.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 61519. It covers 3.138 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Canton, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,069Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.138 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: | 1709161Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bryant village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61519 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.