ZIP code 61260
Where is ZIP code 61260?
Joy, Illinois
Mercer County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61260 belongs to Joy, Illinois in Mercer County. 61260 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 737 people live in the 61260 area, where the median household income is $41,645. The closest ZIP codes are 61231 (Aledo, 6 mi east), 61272 (New Boston, 7.1 mi west) and 61237 (Buffalo Prairie, 7.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 61260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Joy |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 41.2262, -90.8518 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61260
| Population | 737 · lower than 72% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 13 · lower than 89% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.7 years · lower than 94% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $41,645 · lower than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,301 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $96,700 · lower than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $643 a month |
| Housing units | 392 |
| Households | 371 (1.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 58.26 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61260. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61260
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61231 | Aledo, IL | 6 mi E | Standard |
| 61272 | New Boston, IL | 7.1 mi W | Standard |
| 61237 | Buffalo Prairie, IL | 7.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 61442 | Keithsburg, IL | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 61476 | Seaton, IL | 10.7 mi S | Standard |
| 61259 | Illinois City, IL | 11.5 mi N | Standard |
| 61284 | Taylor Ridge, IL | 12.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 61263 | Matherville, IL | 12.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 61279 | Reynolds, IL | 13.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 52646 | Oakville, IA | 13.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 61486 | Viola, IL | 13.5 mi E | Standard |
| 61276 | Preemption, IL | 14.7 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61260 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61260
123 MAIN ST
JOY IL 61260
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61260-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61260?
- 61260 is a Joy, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61260 in?
- ZIP code 61260 is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61260 in?
- 61260 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61260?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61260 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61260?
- About 737 people live in ZIP code 61260, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61260?
- The median household income in 61260 is $41,645 a year, lower than 96% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61260?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61260 are 61231 (Aledo, 6 miles), 61272 (New Boston, 7.1 miles), 61237 (Buffalo Prairie, 7.6 miles) and 61442 (Keithsburg, 9.3 miles).