| ZIP Code | 61610 |
|---|---|
| City | Creve Coeur |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Tazewell County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 655 ft |
| Latitude | 40.642116 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.59956 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17179 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 28.0% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.9% ▼ 83% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,255 (39.4%) |
| Some College | 453 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 571 (17.9%) |
| Bachelors | 422 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 471 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $49,853 ▼ 35% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,500 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $855/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,550 |
| Vacant Units | 308 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,550 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 308 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 61610 is located in Creve Coeur, Illinois, within Tazewell County. With a population of 4,572, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 61610 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $49,853 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61610 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $86,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $855 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 61610 is primarily White (94.44%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%.
The unemployment rate in 61610 stands at 0.9%, which is well below the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 61610 in Creve Coeur, IL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,572 residents, a median household income of $49,853, and a median home value of $86,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.