US ZIP Code
61517

Brimfield, IL

Peoria County  ·  Illinois

● Active
👥 3,154 Population ↓ 8% since 2019
💰 $86,512 Median HH Income
▲ 13% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019
🎂 44.0 Median Age
🏠 $269,600 Median Home Value
≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎓 52.2% College Grads
▲ 35% above avg
📊 4.8% Unemployment
≈ Avg ↑ 419% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code61517
CityBrimfield
StateIllinois (IL)
CountyPeoria County
Area Code309/861
Elevation670 ft
Latitude40.818955
Longitude-89.846915
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS17143
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 48.9% (1,543) Female 51.1% (1,611) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.0%
Asian0.3%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg Household Size2.74
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads52.2% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate579 (28.7%)
Some College133 (6.6%)
Associates253 (12.5%)
Bachelors255 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree798 (39.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College6.6%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
27%
$300k–500k
34%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,512 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019
Median Home Value$269,600 ≈ Avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$832/mo
Total Units1,184
Vacant Units32
Avg HH Size2.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
15%
$150k–200k
12%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%

Summary

Total Units1,184
Vacant32
Owner Occupied84.7%
Renter Occupied15.3%
Avg HH Size2.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 61517 is in Brimfield, IL, in Peoria County.
ZIP code 61517 is located in Illinois (IL).
ZIP code 61517 is in Peoria County, IL.
ZIP 61517 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 61517 is 3,154 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 61517 is $86,512 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 61517 is $269,600 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 61517

ZIP code 61517 is located in Brimfield, Illinois, within Peoria County. With a population of 3,154, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 61517 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,512 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 61517 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $269,600 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $832 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.

The population of 61517 is primarily White (96.99%). Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 10% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 61517 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.

Overall, ZIP code 61517 in Brimfield, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,154 residents, a median household income of $86,512, and a median home value of $269,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.