| ZIP Code | 61528 |
|---|---|
| City | Edwards |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Peoria County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 675 ft |
| Latitude | 40.776901 |
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| Longitude | -89.718271 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17143 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 71.1% ▲ 83% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 54% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 195 (9.3%) |
| Some College | 158 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 251 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 154 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,329 (63.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $182,424 ▲ 139% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $305,300 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,158 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,158 |
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| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 61528 is located in Edwards, Illinois, within Peoria County. With a population of 3,263, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 61528 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $182,424 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61528 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $305,300 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 61528 is primarily White (93.17%). Residents are highly educated — 71.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 63% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61528 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 61528 in Edwards, IL is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,263 residents, a median household income of $182,424, and a median home value of $305,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.