ZIP Code 61523
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Chillicothe · Peoria County · Illinois
- Population
- 11,204
- Median income
- $79,453
- Median home value
- $161,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.6%
- Land area
- 138.3 sq mi
81/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61523 in Chillicothe, Illinois has a population of 11,204. The median household income is $79,453, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $161,700, 42% below the US average. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61523 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.3 square miles in Chillicothe, Peoria County, Illinois. The area is home to 11,204 residents, producing a population density of 81 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61523 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61523 sits at $79,453 (1% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $45,720. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $161,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61523 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Peoria County, so you can benchmark 61523 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$45,720
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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