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 Moderate-density area
- $79,453
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61523 (Chillicothe, IL) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.8 in 2023 to 182.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,720. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 1.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,700 (16% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61523 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 61523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chillicothe, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61523.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61523?
45.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
2.1%
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?
$79,453
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$45,720
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61523 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Chillicothe, 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)
$79,453 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
5,062housing units
5,062
Total Housing Units
4,635
Occupied Units
427
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61523 vs 61562 →
ZIP 61523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
22,432 residents
- 61548
Metamora (61548)
12,085 residents
- 61523
Chillicothe (61523)
11,204 residents
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
9,021 residents
- 61565 1,504
Sparland (61565)
1,504 residents
- 61526 1,088
Edelstein (61526)
1,088 residents
- 61552 239
Mossville (61552)
239 residents
- 61479 165
Speer (61479)
165 residents
- 61562 46
Rome (61562)
46 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61523 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61523 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61525
Dunlap (61525)
$161,165 median income
- 61479
Speer (61479)
$135,313 median income
- 61548
Metamora (61548)
$128,559 median income
- 61526
Edelstein (61526)
$118,393 median income
- 61615
Peoria (61615)
$79,817 median income
- 61523
Chillicothe (61523)
$79,453 median income
- 61565
Sparland (61565)
$77,578 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61523, 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 (11,204 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 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.
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