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ZIP Code 61260
Joy, IL, Mercer County
Population
737
Land area
58.3sq mi
People per sq mi
13
City
Joy
ZIP 61260 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61260 at a glance
- ZIP 61260 (Joy) is 94% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $41,645 a year, 50% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,700 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $643 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61260
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61260, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,645
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$96,700
Median rent
$643/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
31.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
6
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
31
$1.07M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.86M
88 loans
Campaign donations
$190
53% D, 47% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61260, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61260, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 61260
ZIP codes near 61260
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61231Aledo | 8 mi | 153.5 |
| 61237Buffalo Prairie | 8 mi | 1.6 |
| 61272Eliza | 8.1 mi | 89.2 |
| 61476Seaton | 9.7 mi | 44.5 |
| 61442Keithsburg | 10 mi | 28.6 |
| 61279Reynolds | 11 mi | 39.3 |
| 61259Illinois City | 11 mi | 76.8 |
| 61284Edgington | 13 mi | 44.4 |
| 52646Oakville | 14 mi | 53.6 |
| 61263Matherville | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| 61486Viola | 14 mi | 43.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61260?
- ZIP code 61260 is in Joy, IL (Mercer County).
- What county is ZIP code 61260 in?
- ZIP code 61260 is mostly in Mercer County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61260?
- About 737 people live in the 61260 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.