PlainZIP

Laura, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61451

Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

393
7/sq mi
$44,167
Median income
$121,500
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laura pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61451 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Laura, Peoria County, Illinois, home to just 393 residents across 59.5 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61451 reports a modest median household income of $44,167 (45% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $28,211. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $121,500 (37% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.1, and the average commute is -. To put 61451 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Peoria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61451, Laura, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

393

Population

59.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61451?

56.1

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,167

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$28,211

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61451 ranks nationally

Laura, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,167 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 44.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

162

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$121,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61451, employing approximately 8 people with a combined annual payroll of $411,000.

3

Businesses

8

Employees

$411K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61451 vs 61489 →

ZIP 61451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61451 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61451 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61489 Williamsfield, IL 900 4.8 mi
61449 La Fayette, IL 512 10.1 mi
61517 Brimfield, IL 3,259 9.4 mi
61483 Toulon, IL 1,961 10.3 mi
61572 Yates City, IL 1,068 11.3 mi

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61615 standard
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Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
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Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Laura, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61451 in? ▼
ZIP code 61451 (Laura) is located in Peoria County, Illinois. Peoria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/peoria-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61451? ▼
ZIP code 61451 in Laura, IL has a population of 393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61451 is $44,167, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61451 is $121,500, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61451 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61451? ▼
ZIP code 61451 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 8 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61451? ▼
In ZIP code 61451, 44.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61451? ▼
In ZIP code 61451, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61451 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.