| ZIP Code | 61720 |
|---|---|
| City | Anchor |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | McLean County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 792 ft |
| Latitude | 40.5503 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.502122 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.99 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.9% ▲ 13% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 86 (42%) |
| Some College | 23 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 6 (2.9%) |
| Bachelors | 35 (17.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 55 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,500 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,300/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 152 |
| Vacant Units | 36 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 152 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 36 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.99 |
ZIP code 61720 is located in Anchor, Illinois, within McLean County. With a population of 347, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 61720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $75,000 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61720 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $103,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,300 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 61720 is primarily White (84.44%). Residents are well-educated — 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 61720 in Anchor, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 347 residents, a median household income of $75,000, and a median home value of $103,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.