| ZIP Code | 61548 |
|---|---|
| City | Metamora |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Woodford County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 618 ft |
| Latitude | 40.814061 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.420045 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17203 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 64.8% ▲ 67% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,328 (16.4%) |
| Some College | 823 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 666 (8.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,037 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,219 (52%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,167 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $239,500 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,018/mo ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,671 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,671 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 61548 is located in Metamora, Illinois, within Woodford County. With a population of 12,165, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 61548 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,167 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61548 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $239,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,018 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 61548 is primarily White (95.52%). Residents are highly educated — 64.8% 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 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61548 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61548 in Metamora, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,165 residents, a median household income of $114,167, and a median home value of $239,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.