Zip code 61435: Gerlaw, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61435?

61435 is assigned to Gerlaw, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61435 in?

61435 is in Warren County, Illinois.

Q: What is the population of 61435?

About 271 people live in 61435, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 61435?

The closest zip codes to 61435 are 61412, 61462, 61423, 61466, 61402.

Residential delivery areaWarren CountyCentral Time

Population

271

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$708/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

17 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61435

61435 is a rural zip code in Gerlaw, Illinois (Warren County), covering 17 sq mi of land. About 271 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 25.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 44% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $708 a month.

43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and management. 21% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 61435 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 271 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents under 1841.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%10th of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers22.4%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%35th of 1,340 in IL
Self-employed workers20.9%
98th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%81st of 1,340 in IL
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%269th of 1,342 in IL
Government workers20.1%
85th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%260th of 1,340 in IL
Housing vacancy11.2%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%473rd of 1,338 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher42.8%
70th
U.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%190th of 1,340 in IL
Poverty rate12.7%
59th
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%433rd of 1,339 in IL
Per capita income$37,507
42nd
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406670th of 1,341 in IL
Uninsured rate5.5%
38th
U.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%499th of 1,341 in IL
Broadband access88.5%
26th
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%731st of 1,338 in IL
Homeownership rate43.7%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,283rd of 1,338 in IL
Median earnings per worker$32,500
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · IL $51,8951,262nd of 1,336 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.367
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · IL 0.4811,002nd of 1,336 in IL
Median gross rent$708
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,2741,010th of 1,170 in IL
Rent-burdened renters24.5%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%1,008th of 1,291 in IL
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi1,146th of 1,342 in IL
Median age25.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · IL 391,321st of 1,342 in IL
Population271
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,7981,238th of 1,342 in IL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%1,333rd of 1,339 in IL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%1,333rd of 1,340 in IL
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.51,341st of 1,342 in IL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%1,327th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older3.7%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%1,323rd of 1,342 in IL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%1,319th of 1,340 in IL

Measure	61435	Warren	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Residents under 18	41.3%	22.5%	21.8%	22%	99th	10th of 1,342
Healthcare workers	22.4%	7.2%	9.5%	9.7%	99th	35th of 1,340
Self-employed workers	20.9%	8.6%	8.8%	10%	98th	81st of 1,340
Veterans	9.4%	7.3%	4.8%	6.2%	87th	269th of 1,342
Government workers	20.1%	17%	13.3%	14.5%	85th	260th of 1,340
Housing vacancy	11.2%	10.5%	7.7%	10.1%	76th	473rd of 1,338
Bachelor's degree or higher	42.8%	22%	37.8%	35.7%	70th	190th of 1,340
Poverty rate	12.7%	14.6%	11.8%	12.5%	59th	433rd of 1,339
Per capita income	$37,507	$35,164	$46,406	$44,673	42nd	670th of 1,341
Uninsured rate	5.5%	5%	6.9%	8.4%	38th	499th of 1,341
Broadband access	88.5%	84.7%	90.8%	91%	26th	731st of 1,338
Homeownership rateWeakness	43.7%	75.2%	67.1%	65.2%	12th	1,283rd of 1,338
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,500	$40,345	$51,895	$49,666	5th	1,262nd of 1,336
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.367	0.430	0.481	0.483	5th	1,002nd of 1,336
Median gross rent	$708	$788	$1,274	$1,413	3rd	1,010th of 1,170
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24.5%	35.1%	47.9%	51.1%	3rd	1,008th of 1,291
Population density	16/sq mi	30/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	1,146th of 1,342
Median age	25.8	38.5	39	38.9	2nd	1,321st of 1,342
Population	271	16,447	12,694,798	334,922,499	1st	1,238th of 1,342
Work from home	0%	7.4%	15.9%	15.1%	1st	1,333rd of 1,339
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.6%	5.8%	5.2%	1st	1,333rd of 1,340
Diversity index	0	32.8	60.5	61.4	1st	1,341st of 1,342
Foreign-born residents	0%	6.5%	14.7%	14.1%	1st	1,327th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	3.7%	20%	17%	17.2%	1st	1,323rd of 1,342
Tech workers	0%	1.8%	3.8%	3.8%	1st	1,319th of 1,340

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

39%

5–17

18–24

19%

25–34

20%

35–44

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.8

Under 18

41.3%

65 and over

3.7%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 87
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 46%
Married couples: 46%
Living alone: 28.7%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

43%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

17%

$200k+

15%

Median household income

61435

—

Warren Co.

$67,385

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,507

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

12.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

32.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.367

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61435

—

Warren Co.

$105,000

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61435

$708

Warren Co.

$788

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 98
Owner-occupied: 43.7%
Vacant: 11.2%
Median year built: 1948
Median rooms: 7.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

49%

20–29

24%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

28%

Healthcare

22%

Management

11%

Education

11%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

37%

Retail

31%

Education

11%

Agriculture and mining

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$32,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

20.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

20.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61435	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$18,750	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

26%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

24%

Graduate

19%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.9%
Households with broadband: 88.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17.2%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 5.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gerlaw
State: Illinois
County: Warren County
Center point: 40.9956° N, 90.5686° W
Land area: 17 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 61435

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61412	Alexis, IL	5.7 mi	1,392	$82,143	$117,600
61462	Monmouth, IL	7.3 mi	10,458	$64,113	$102,900
61423	Cameron, IL	8.4 mi	638	$78,594	$123,500
61466	North Henderson, IL	9.2 mi	263	$73,462	$90,000
61402	Galesburg, IL	9.3 mi	1,623	—	—
61401	Galesburg, IL	10 mi	30,580	$50,546	$100,600
61453	Little York, IL	10 mi	677	$58,281	$87,500
61439	Henderson, IL	12 mi	299	$59,125	$113,900
61472	Rio, IL	12 mi	453	$76,500	$150,000
61488	Wataga, IL	13 mi	1,084	$68,333	$112,900
61447	Kirkwood, IL	13 mi	1,020	$82,583	$95,900
61486	Viola, IL	14 mi	1,330	$78,889	$134,800

Questions about 61435

What city is zip code 61435?

61435 is assigned to Gerlaw, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61435 in?

61435 is in Warren County, Illinois.

What is the population of 61435?

About 271 people live in 61435, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61435 in?

61435 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 61435?

The closest zip codes to 61435 are 61412, 61462, 61423, 61466, 61402.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61435, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.