PlainZIP

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
$99,886
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,573. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $275,000 (43% above the state average); renters pay a median of $957 monthly, and 89.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61517 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61517?

45.9

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$43,573

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61517 ranks nationally

Brimfield, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,886 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,176

Total Housing Units

1,144

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$275,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61517 ranks #2 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 61517 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 61517 ranks #3 of 7 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
61529 Elmwood, IL 2,880 5.5 mi
61559 Princeville, IL 3,332 7.8 mi
61528 Edwards, IL 2,668 7.6 mi
61569 Trivoli, IL 1,220 10.0 mi
61536 Hanna City, IL 2,919 10.0 mi
61451 Laura, IL 393 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Peoria County

61604 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 31,647
61614 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 27,628
61615 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 22,432
61603 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 17,600
61605 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 16,303
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Brimfield, IL Illinois

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.

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