| ZIP Code | 61568 |
|---|---|
| City | Tremont |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 639 ft |
| Latitude | 40.510242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.481372 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.58 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 594 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 356 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 369 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 498 (16.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,127 (38.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,250 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,800 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,033/mo ↑ 56% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,849 |
| Vacant Units | 144 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,849 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 144 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.58 |
ZIP code 61568 is located in Tremont, Illinois, within Tazewell County. With a population of 4,402, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 61568 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61568 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,033 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 61568 is primarily White (96.23%). Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61568 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 61568 in Tremont, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,402 residents, a median household income of $101,250, and a median home value of $242,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.