| ZIP Code | 61813 |
|---|---|
| City | Bement |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Piatt County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 673 ft |
| Latitude | 39.910777 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.565693 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 47% below avg |
| College Grads | 29.4% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 73% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 509 (40.5%) |
| Some College | 217 (17.3%) |
| Associates | 159 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 150 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 220 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,750 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $103,600 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $686/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 805 |
| Vacant Units | 64 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 805 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 64 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 61813 is located in Bement, Illinois, within Piatt County. With a population of 1,813, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 61813 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,750 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61813 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $103,600 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $686 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 61813 is primarily White (96.08%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 72% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61813 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61813 in Bement, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,813 residents, a median household income of $82,750, and a median home value of $103,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.