| ZIP Code | 61547 |
|---|---|
| City | Mapleton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Peoria County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 605 ft |
| Latitude | 40.570008 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.721846 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17143 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 4.6% ▼ 54% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.7% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 742 (29.7%) |
| Some College | 366 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 192 (7.7%) |
| Bachelors | 299 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 893 (35.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,247 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,400 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $583/mo ↓ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,460 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 61547 is located in Mapleton, Illinois, within Peoria County. With a population of 3,740, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 61547 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,247 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61547 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $583 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 97.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 61547 is primarily White (86.10%). Residents are well-educated — 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.6%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61547 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61547 in Mapleton, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,740 residents, a median household income of $120,247, and a median home value of $231,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.