The zip code 61730, corresponding to Cooksville in Illinois, has experienced a gradual population decline from 2010 to 2018, followed by a slight increase in 2019 and 2020, and then a decrease in 2021 and 2022. The population density has also followed a similar trend, with the 2022 population density at 10.4 people per square mile.

Given the size of the zip code area (32.88 square miles) and the 2022 population (342), the estimated number of housing units is approximately 131, assuming the national average household size of 2.61 persons per household.

The low population density of 10.4 people per square mile in 2022 suggests that the area can be classified as remote rural. Remote rural areas are characterized by very sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in such areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped, with a focus on privacy and self-sustainability. Residents often engage in outdoor and recreational activities, taking advantage of the natural environment and the large expanses of land available per household, typically more than 5 acres.