ZIP code 61263
Where is ZIP code 61263?
Matherville, Illinois
Mercer County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 61263 belongs to Matherville, Illinois in Mercer County. 61263 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Matherville post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 657 people live in the 61263 area, where the median household income is $86,500. The closest ZIP codes are 61276 (Preemption, 3.1 mi northeast), 61486 (Viola, 4.1 mi south) and 61279 (Reynolds, 4.9 mi north).
| ZIP code | 61263 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Matherville |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 41.2599, -90.6128 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61263
| Population | 657 · lower than 75% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 481 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.1 years · higher than 73% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $86,500 · higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,794 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $134,800 · lower than 59% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $856 a month |
| Housing units | 320 |
| Households | 272 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 1.37 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 61263. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61263
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61276 | Preemption, IL | 3.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61486 | Viola, IL | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 61279 | Reynolds, IL | 4.9 mi N | Standard |
| 61281 | Sherrard, IL | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 61231 | Aledo, IL | 7.8 mi SW | Standard |
| 61465 | New Windsor, IL | 9 mi SE | Standard |
| 61284 | Taylor Ridge, IL | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 61264 | Milan, IL | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 61468 | Ophiem, IL | 11.7 mi E | Standard |
| 61260 | Joy, IL | 12.6 mi W | Standard |
| 61413 | Alpha, IL | 12.8 mi E | Standard |
| 61466 | North Henderson, IL | 13.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61263 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61263
PO BOX 123
MATHERVILLE IL 61263
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61263-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61263?
- 61263 is a Matherville, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61263 in?
- ZIP code 61263 is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61263 in?
- 61263 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61263?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61263 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61263?
- About 657 people live in ZIP code 61263, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61263?
- The median household income in 61263 is $86,500 a year, higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 61263 for a street address?
- No. 61263 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Matherville use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61263?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61263 are 61276 (Preemption, 3.1 miles), 61486 (Viola, 4.1 miles), 61279 (Reynolds, 4.9 miles) and 61281 (Sherrard, 6.8 miles).