| ZIP Code | 61729 |
|---|---|
| City | Congerville |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Woodford County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 754 ft |
| Latitude | 40.628659 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.221294 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17203 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.2 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 1.9% ▼ 81% below avg |
| College Grads | 57.7% ▲ 49% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 92% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 169 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 59 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 58 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 139 (20.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 253 (37.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $80,882 ≈ Avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $242,500 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $950/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 390 |
| Vacant Units | 8 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 390 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 8 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 61729 is located in Congerville, Illinois, within Woodford County. With a population of 1,168, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.2 years. Economically, 61729 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $80,882 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61729 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $242,500 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $950 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 61729 is primarily White (88.70%). Residents are well-educated — 57.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.9%. Household income has grown by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61729 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 61729 in Congerville, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,168 residents, a median household income of $80,882, and a median home value of $242,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.