| ZIP Code | 61913 |
|---|---|
| City | Atwood |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Douglas County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 674 ft |
| Latitude | 39.826572 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.471563 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 20.7% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.4% ▼ 93% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 387 (46%) |
| Some College | 139 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 142 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 105 (12.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,208 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $124,500 ▼ 55% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $746/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 636 |
| Vacant Units | 90 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 636 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 90 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 61913 is located in Atwood, Illinois, within Douglas County. With a population of 1,192, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 61913 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,208 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61913 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $124,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $746 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 41% since 2019.
The population of 61913 is primarily White (97.06%). Residents are less-educated — 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61913 stands at 0.4%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 61913 in Atwood, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,192 residents, a median household income of $60,208, and a median home value of $124,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.