ZIP code 61276
Where is ZIP code 61276?
Preemption, Illinois
Mercer County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 61276 belongs to Preemption, Illinois in Mercer County. 61276 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Preemption post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 309. About 88 people live in the 61276 area, where the median household income is $87,750. The closest ZIP codes are 61263 (Matherville, 3.1 mi southwest), 61279 (Reynolds, 3.3 mi northwest) and 61281 (Sherrard, 4.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 61276 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Preemption |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 309 |
| Coordinates | 41.2996, -90.5866 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 612 |
Population and income in 61276
| Population | 88 · lower than 97% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 260 · higher than 66% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 65.2 years · higher than 99% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 55% |
| Median household income | $87,750 · higher than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,105 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $89,000 · lower than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 80 |
| Households | 34 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61276. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61276
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61263 | Matherville, IL | 3.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 61279 | Reynolds, IL | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 61281 | Sherrard, IL | 4.8 mi E | Standard |
| 61486 | Viola, IL | 6.7 mi S | Standard |
| 61264 | Milan, IL | 8.8 mi N | Standard |
| 61284 | Taylor Ridge, IL | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 61465 | New Windsor, IL | 9.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 61231 | Aledo, IL | 10.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 61468 | Ophiem, IL | 10.8 mi E | Standard |
| 61240 | Coal Valley, IL | 11.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61273 | Orion, IL | 11.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 61232 | Andalusia, IL | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61276 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61276
PO BOX 123
PREEMPTION IL 61276
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61276-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61276?
- 61276 is a Preemption, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61276 in?
- ZIP code 61276 is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61276 in?
- 61276 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61276?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61276 use area code 309.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61276?
- About 88 people live in ZIP code 61276, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61276?
- The median household income in 61276 is $87,750 a year, higher than 69% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 61276 for a street address?
- No. 61276 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Preemption use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61276?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61276 are 61263 (Matherville, 3.1 miles), 61279 (Reynolds, 3.3 miles), 61281 (Sherrard, 4.8 miles) and 61486 (Viola, 6.7 miles).