Seaton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61476

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

407
4/sq mi
$88,264
Median income
$122,500
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seaton pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61476 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61476 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.4 square miles in Seaton, Mercer County, Illinois. The area is home to 407 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61476 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61476 sits at $88,264 (10% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,899. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $122,500 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,097 per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61476 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mercer County, so you can benchmark 61476 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61476, Seaton, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

407

Population

104.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61476?

39.6

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$88,264

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$48,899

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61476 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,264 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

266

Total Housing Units

241

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$122,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,097

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 61476, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $263,000.

6

Businesses

9

Employees

$263K

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

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ZIP 61476 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 61476 ranks #6 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 61476 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 61476 ranks the highest of 6 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
61442 Keithsburg, IL 762 4.8 mi
61453 Little York, IL 781 6.9 mi
61260 Joy, IL 856 10.6 mi
61469 Oquawka, IL 2,184 10.0 mi
61231 Aledo, IL 5,627 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61476 in?
ZIP code 61476 (Seaton) is located in Mercer County, Illinois. Mercer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mercer-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61476?
ZIP code 61476 in Seaton, IL has a population of 407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61476?
The median household income in ZIP 61476 is $88,264, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61476?
The median home value in ZIP 61476 is $122,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61476?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61476 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61476?
ZIP code 61476 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61476?
In ZIP code 61476, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 61476?
In ZIP code 61476, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61476?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61476 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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