PlainZIP

Chillicothe, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61523

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

11,204
81/sq mi
$79,453
Median income
$161,700
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chillicothe pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
81
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61523 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61523 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois, home to 11,204 residents across 138.3 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61523 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,453 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,720. Poverty here runs at 3.9%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. Housing costs here run $161,700 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $917 a month; 86.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Peoria County, letting you compare 61523 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 61523

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chillicothe, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61523.

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 61523, Chillicothe, 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

11,204

Population

138.3

Area (sq mi)

81

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61523?

45.4

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$79,453

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$45,720

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61523 ranks nationally

Chillicothe, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,453 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,062

Total Housing Units

4,635

Occupied Units

427

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$161,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1968

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61523 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 128
2021 +7.0% 137
2022 +6.7% 146
2023 +14.3% 167
2024 +9.5% 183

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 156 business establishments in ZIP 61523, employing approximately 1,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $68,676,000.

156

Businesses

1,640

Employees

$68.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 23 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 22 14.1%
Construction 14 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.0%
Finance and insurance 9 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.8%
Manufacturing 7 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.2%
Information 4 2.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61523 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 61523 ranks #3 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 61523 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 61523 ranks #6 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
61562 Rome, IL 46 3.1 mi
61526 Edelstein, IL 1,088 4.7 mi
61552 Mossville, IL 239 7.1 mi
61565 Sparland, IL 1,504 8.1 mi
61479 Speer, IL 165 8.3 mi
61525 Dunlap, IL 9,021 8.4 mi
61548 Metamora, IL 12,085 9.8 mi
61615 Peoria, IL 22,432 11.4 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
61607 standard
Peoria, IL
Pop: 10,941

Related Areas

Peoria County Chillicothe, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61523 in? ▼
ZIP code 61523 (Chillicothe) 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 61523? ▼
ZIP code 61523 in Chillicothe, IL has a population of 11,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61523? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61523 is $79,453, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61523? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61523 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61523? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61523 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61523? ▼
ZIP code 61523 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61523? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61523 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (23), Other services (except public administration) (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61523? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61523 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 61523? ▼
In ZIP code 61523, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 61523? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61523 is 21.8 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 61523? ▼
In ZIP code 61523, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61523? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61523 is 3.9% 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.