Brimfield, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61517
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,259
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $99,886
- Median income Above-median income area
- $275,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brimfield pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61517 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61517 (Brimfield, IL) rose +17.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.4 in 2023 to 170.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61517 covers 178.1 square miles in Brimfield, Peoria County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,259 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61517 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,886 (25% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,573. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $275,000 (43% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 89.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $957.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61517 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 61517
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brimfield, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61517.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 61517, Brimfield, 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
3,259
Population
178.1
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61517?
45.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$99,886
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$43,573
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61517 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Brimfield, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$99,886 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,176housing units
1,176
Total Housing Units
1,144
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$275,000
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+17.2%
YoY Change (2024)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61517 have increased 17.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 136 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 143 |
| 2022 | +4.3% | 149 |
| 2023 | -2.2% | 145 |
| 2024 | +17.2% | 170 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 61517, employing approximately 450 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,612,000.
62
Businesses
450
Employees
$27.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 21.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 61517 vs 61529 →
ZIP 61517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
3,332 residents
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
3,259 residents
- 61536
Hanna City (61536)
2,919 residents
- 61529
Elmwood (61529)
2,880 residents
- 61528
Edwards (61528)
2,668 residents
- 61569 1,220
Trivoli (61569)
1,220 residents
- 61451 393
Laura (61451)
393 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61517 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61528
Edwards (61528)
$183,140 median income
- 61559
Princeville (61559)
$101,200 median income
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
$99,886 median income
- 61529
Elmwood (61529)
$91,661 median income
- 61569
Trivoli (61569)
$77,083 median income
- 61536
Hanna City (61536)
$74,249 median income
- 61451 $44,167
Laura (61451)
$44,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61517 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61517, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,259 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61517 in?
ZIP code 61517 (Brimfield) 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 61517?
ZIP code 61517 in Brimfield, IL has a population of 3,259 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61517?
The median household income in ZIP 61517 is $99,886, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61517?
The median home value in ZIP 61517 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61517?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61517 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61517?
ZIP code 61517 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61517?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61517 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61517?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61517 increased by 17.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61517?
In ZIP code 61517, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61517?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61517 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61517?
In ZIP code 61517, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61517?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61517 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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