Canton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61520
Fulton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,839
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,376
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61520 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 61520 (Canton, IL) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.0 in 2023 to 163.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61520 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, home to 17,839 residents across 398.2 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61520 reports a modest median household income of $58,376 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,814. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,900 (40% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $770; owner occupancy is 70.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 61520 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 61520
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61520.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 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 61520, Canton, 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
17,839
Population
398.2
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61520?
44.8
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$58,376
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$30,814
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61520 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Canton, 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)
$58,376 19th percentile higher than 19% 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
7,431housing units
7,431
Total Housing Units
6,567
Occupied Units
864
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,900
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$770
Median Rent
1961
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
164
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+64%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61520 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +64% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.5% | 126 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 131 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 144 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 157 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 164 |
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 318 business establishments in ZIP 61520, employing approximately 4,445 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,885,000.
318
Businesses
4,445
Employees
$207.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.9% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 61520 vs 61524 →
ZIP 61520 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61520
Canton (61520)
17,839 residents
- 61531 3,379
Farmington (61531)
3,379 residents
- 61569 1,220
Trivoli (61569)
1,220 residents
- 61432 676
Fairview (61432)
676 residents
- 61563 526
Saint David (61563)
526 residents
- 61524 262
Dunfermline (61524)
262 residents
- 61519 233
Bryant (61519)
233 residents
- 61553 213
Norris (61553)
213 residents
- 61543 151
Liverpool (61543)
151 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61520 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61520 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61569
Trivoli (61569)
$77,083 median income
- 61531
Farmington (61531)
$70,107 median income
- 61524
Dunfermline (61524)
$70,000 median income
- 61543
Liverpool (61543)
$62,692 median income
- 61520
Canton (61520)
$58,376 median income
- 61432
Fairview (61432)
$56,250 median income
- 61563
Saint David (61563)
$54,583 median income
- 61553
Norris (61553)
$44,844 median income
- 61519
Bryant (61519)
$37,941 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61520 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61524 | Dunfermline, IL | 262 | 3.6 mi |
| 61563 | Saint David, IL | 526 | 3.9 mi |
| 61553 | Norris, IL | 213 | 5.8 mi |
| 61519 | Bryant, IL | 233 | 6.7 mi |
| 61531 | Farmington, IL | 3,379 | 9.8 mi |
| 61433 | Fiatt, IL | 74 | 7.8 mi |
| 61543 | Liverpool, IL | 151 | 8.8 mi |
| 61432 | Fairview, IL | 676 | 10.5 mi |
| 61569 | Trivoli, IL | 1,220 | 11.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61520, 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 (17,839 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 61520 in?
ZIP code 61520 (Canton) is located in Fulton County, Illinois. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61520?
ZIP code 61520 in Canton, IL has a population of 17,839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61520?
The median household income in ZIP 61520 is $58,376, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61520?
The median home value in ZIP 61520 is $115,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61520?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61520 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61520?
ZIP code 61520 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 4,445 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61520?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61520 are: Retail trade (60), Health care and social assistance (53), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61520?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61520 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 64%. 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 61520?
In ZIP code 61520, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 61520?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61520 is 22.0 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 61520?
In ZIP code 61520, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61520?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61520 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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