| City: | Saint David, Illinois |
| Names to Avoid: | St David |
| County: | Fulton County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:13:02 AM |
| Population: | 534 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 309 / 861 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5143, -90.0909 |
| Land Area: | 0.382 sq mi |
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Saint David is a small rural community in Fulton County, Illinois, covering just under half a square mile. With 534 residents and 230 households, this compact town relies entirely on PO Box delivery. There's no street carrier service anywhere in the area.
The Saint David post office maintains 247 PO Boxes for 230 households. That's a 1.07 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves slightly beyond just local residents. Two rural carrier routes deliver to 88 street addresses, but all mail must be picked up at the post office. This is a PO Box Only Zone.
The town has a traditional numbered street grid. Burlington Avenue has the most delivery points (12 records), followed by Western Avenue and Central Avenue (8 each). Numbered streets run from 1st through 8th, typical of established Illinois towns. One building has apartments on 4th Street.
Median age is 43.6 years, with balanced age groups. The community is 94% White and 11.4% Hispanic. Most residents own their homes (86% owner-occupied). Median household income is $55,324, with median home values at $60,200. Three business establishments employ 39 people. Education levels are modest, with 18% holding bachelor's degrees.
All mail for Saint David uses PO Box addresses. The preferred city name is "SAINT DAVID" (also accepted: "ST DAVID" as a recognized alias). ZIP code: 61563.
Classic small-town Illinois street pattern with numbered streets (1st-8th) intersecting named avenues.
ZIP Code 61563 has 534 residents and 230 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.5% male and 48.5% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.7%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 534Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 383Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,397.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $65,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 436 | 406 | 450 | 512 | 552 | 575 | 517 | 519 | 509 | 467 | 514 | 556 | 548 | 383 |
| Decennial Census | 526 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 534 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.6
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 40.3
| 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 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Female | 19 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 23 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
| Total | 37 | 37 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 42 | 18 | 39 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 26 | 16 | 9 | 13 |
| White: | 502 | 97.86% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.78% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 0.78% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Total: | 513 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 275 | 51.50% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 259 | 48.50% | 40.3 years |
| Total: | 534 | 100% | 43.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 369 | 96.34% |
| 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: | 14 | 3.66% |
| Total Population: | 383 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 369 | 96.34% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 14 | 3.66% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,583, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,083 (45.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,083. Family households earn a median of $68,750 versus $44,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,583). By gender, male median income is $53,333 and female is $49,286, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,047 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,500 | $40,188 | $40,250 | $41,615 | $41,932 | $42,813 | $42,578 | $43,250 | $44,500 | $45,729 | $46,071 | $51,125 | $55,324 | $54,583 |
| Median Family Income | $56,250 | $41,029 | $40,625 | $42,750 | $43,015 | $43,587 | $43,618 | $45,000 | $45,455 | $46,250 | $47,552 | $52,446 | $56,125 | $68,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,479 | $27,917 | $32,813 | $30,833 | $29,583 | $35,625 | $23,750 | $22,500 | $25,000 | $23,750 | $35,938 | $39,615 | $50,156 | $44,167 |
| Median Male Income | $41,875 | $40,000 | $41,500 | $44,500 | $51,250 | $50,568 | $44,327 | $46,250 | $45,313 | $43,942 | $46,875 | $47,917 | $50,776 | $53,333 |
| Median Female Income | $27,813 | $26,979 | $27,708 | $26,000 | $27,250 | $26,389 | $26,964 | $28,250 | $35,250 | $40,625 | $45,446 | $51,339 | $47,500 | $49,286 |
| Employed: | 172 | 56.95% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 128 | 42.38% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 46 | 26.74% |
| Service: | 22 | 12.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 18.02% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 27 | 15.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 26.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 172 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $65,400, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $9,500 (16.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,100. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $687 (156.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $462. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.00% (51.46% with a mortgage, 48.54% free-and-clear) and renters 5.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.29%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $55,900 | $59,100 | $63,000 | $64,300 | $64,600 | $67,700 | $62,100 | $58,900 | $56,300 | $58,300 | $59,000 | $62,700 | $60,200 | $65,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 22.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 44.44% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 22.22% |
| $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: | 1 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $438 | $478 | $525 | $571 | $627 | $620 | $652 | $645 | $663 | $614 | $672 | $825 | $1,000 | $1,125 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 88 | 48.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 83 | 46.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 5.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 180 | 85.71% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 14.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 200 | 95.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.95% |
| Other Units: | 8 | 3.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 210 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.30% 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 85.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 57.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 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 (35.82%). College enrollment is 10.45%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 38 | 14.29% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 89 | 33.46% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 28.95% |
| Associate's degree: | 24 | 9.02% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 21 | 7.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 6.39% |
| Total: | 266 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 228 | 85.71% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 14.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 221 | 46.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 219 | 46.50% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 6.58% |
| Total: | 471 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 440 | 93.42% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.8% | 6.5% | 4.8% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 6.5% | 11.2% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 17.0% | 8.2% | 9.7% | 11.2% |
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: | 10 | 14.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 17.91% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 35.82% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 20.90% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 10.45% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 32.84% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 74.63% |
ZIP Code 61563 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 40 people with an annual payroll of $3,848,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 255Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,502,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,848,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 40Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61563 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 1.44% of whom live in ZIP Code 61563. It covers 0.382 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: | 0.382 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: | 1766768Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. David village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61563 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.