PlainZIP

Kingston Mines, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61539

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

205
101/sq mi
$51,250
Median income
$56,700
Median home value
2.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
101
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61539 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingston Mines, Peoria County, Illinois, home to just 205 residents across 2.0 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61539 reports a modest median household income of $51,250 (36% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $26,450. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $56,700 (70% below the state average), median rent at $838 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61539 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 61539, Kingston Mines, 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

205

Population

2.0

Area (sq mi)

101

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61539?

46.1

Median Age

43.5%

Male

56.5%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
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 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$51,250

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$26,450

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61539 ranks nationally

Kingston Mines, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,250 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.8%

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

What does housing look like?

72

Total Housing Units

72

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$56,700

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$838

Median Rent

1946

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 61539, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $590,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$590K

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 61539 vs 61547 →

ZIP 61539 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 61539 ranks #0 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 61539 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 61539 ranks #null of 9 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
61547 Mapleton, IL 3,779 3.9 mi
61533 Glasford, IL 2,427 4.4 mi
61546 Manito, IL 4,276 7.2 mi
61536 Hanna City, IL 2,919 9.4 mi
61607 Peoria, IL 10,941 6.7 mi
61554 Pekin, IL 43,810 7.9 mi
61564 South Pekin, IL 1,077 7.3 mi
61534 Green Valley, IL 1,737 11.1 mi
61605 Peoria, IL 16,303 10.9 mi
61569 Trivoli, IL 1,220 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
61615 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Kingston Mines, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61539 in? ▼
ZIP code 61539 (Kingston Mines) is located in Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peoria-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61539? ▼
ZIP code 61539 in Kingston Mines, IL has a population of 205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61539 is $51,250, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61539 is $56,700, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61539 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61539? ▼
ZIP code 61539 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61539? ▼
In ZIP code 61539, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.8% 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 61539? ▼
In ZIP code 61539, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61539 is 19.0% 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.