PlainZIP

New Bedford, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61346

Bureau County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

75
162/sq mi
$42,500
Median income
$78,800
Median home value
2.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Bedford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
162
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61346 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61346 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Bedford, Bureau County, Illinois, home to just 75 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61346 reports a modest median household income of $42,500 (47% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,849. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $78,800 for a typical home value (59% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 96.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 71.5, and the average commute is -. To put 61346 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bureau County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61346, New Bedford, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

75

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61346?

71.5

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 86.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$42,500

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$36,849

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61346 ranks nationally

New Bedford, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$42,500 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

38

Total Housing Units

30

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

1.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.7%
Renter 3.3%

$78,800

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 61346, employing approximately 10 people with a combined annual payroll of $827,000.

4

Businesses

10

Employees

$827K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 75.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61346 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61346 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61346 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61346 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61338 Manlius, IL 284 4.2 mi
61376 Walnut, IL 2,280 6.0 mi
61243 Deer Grove, IL 264 7.7 mi
61361 Sheffield, IL 1,409 7.3 mi
61283 Tampico, IL 1,640 6.6 mi
61344 Mineral, IL 374 9.0 mi
61379 Wyanet, IL 1,359 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bureau County

61356 standard
Princeton, IL
Pop: 11,281
61362 standard
Spring Valley, IL
Pop: 5,911
61376 standard
Walnut, IL
Pop: 2,280
61322 standard
Depue, IL
Pop: 1,647
61368 standard
Tiskilwa, IL
Pop: 1,489
61330 standard
La Moille, IL
Pop: 1,483

Related Areas

Bureau County New Bedford, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61346 in? ▼
ZIP code 61346 (New Bedford) is located in Bureau County, Illinois. Bureau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bureau-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61346? ▼
ZIP code 61346 in New Bedford, IL has a population of 75 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61346? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61346 is $42,500, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61346? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61346 is $78,800, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61346? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61346 is White at 86.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61346? ▼
ZIP code 61346 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 10 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61346? ▼
In ZIP code 61346, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61346? ▼
In ZIP code 61346, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61346? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61346 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.