PlainZIP

Saint Augustine, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61474

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

292
4/sq mi
$59,583
Median income
$79,100
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Augustine pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61474 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61474 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Augustine, Knox County, Illinois, home to just 292 residents across 73.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61474 reports a modest median household income of $59,583 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,107. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. The typical home here is valued at $79,100 (59% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 93.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Knox County, letting you compare 61474 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 61474, Saint Augustine, 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

292

Population

73.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61474?

51.8

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
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 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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?

$59,583

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$41,107

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61474 ranks nationally

Saint Augustine, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,583 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

125

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

1.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$79,100

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61474, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $900,000.

3

Businesses

27

Employees

$900K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61474 vs 61410 →

ZIP 61474 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 61474 ranks #7 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 61474 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 61474 ranks #6 of 7 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
61410 Abingdon, IL 3,912 4.4 mi
61415 Avon, IL 1,747 6.1 mi
61544 London Mills, IL 713 7.9 mi
61431 Ellisville, IL 371 10.3 mi
61470 Prairie City, IL 547 11.3 mi
61423 Cameron, IL 682 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Knox County

61401 standard
Galesburg, IL
Pop: 34,788
61410 standard
Abingdon, IL
Pop: 3,912
61448 standard
Knoxville, IL
Pop: 3,823
61488 standard
Wataga, IL
Pop: 1,120
61572 standard
Yates City, IL
Pop: 1,068
61467 standard
Oneida, IL
Pop: 1,048

Related Areas

Knox County Saint Augustine, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61474 in? ▼
ZIP code 61474 (Saint Augustine) is located in Knox County, Illinois. Knox County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/knox-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61474? ▼
ZIP code 61474 in Saint Augustine, IL has a population of 292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61474? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61474 is $59,583, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61474? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61474 is $79,100, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61474? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61474 is White at 99.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61474? ▼
ZIP code 61474 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61474? ▼
In ZIP code 61474, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 61474? ▼
In ZIP code 61474, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61474? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61474 is 16.7% 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.