| ZIP Code | 61817 |
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| City | Catlin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Vermilion County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 687 ft |
| Latitude | 40.035275 |
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| Longitude | -87.716283 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17183 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.6% ▼ 89% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 533 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 270 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 142 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 240 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 484 (29%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,359 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $126,500 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $904/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,163 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,163 |
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| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 61817 is located in Catlin, Illinois, within Vermilion County. With a population of 2,447, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 61817 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,359 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61817 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $126,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $904 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 61817 is primarily White (92.19%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61817 stands at 0.6%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 61817 in Catlin, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,447 residents, a median household income of $68,359, and a median home value of $126,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.