Elmwood, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61529
Peoria County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,880
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,661
- Median income Above-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61529 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 61529 (Elmwood, IL) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.1 in 2023 to 178.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61529 covers 165.5 square miles in Elmwood, Peoria County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,880 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61529 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,661 (14% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,108. The poverty rate is 8.6%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,800 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $753; 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Peoria County, so 61529 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 61529
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61529.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 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 61529, Elmwood, 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
2,880
Population
165.5
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61529?
42.0
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
0.7%
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?
$91,661
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$43,108
Per Capita Income
8.6%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61529 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Elmwood, 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)
$91,661 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
1,258housing units
1,258
Total Housing Units
1,151
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$753
Median Rent
1941
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
178
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+78%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61529 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.7% | 149 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 154 |
| 2022 | +4.7% | 161 |
| 2023 | +1.1% | 163 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 178 |
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 54 business establishments in ZIP 61529, employing approximately 488 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,528,000.
54
Businesses
488
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.4% |
| Information | 3 | 5.6% |
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 61529 vs 61572 →
ZIP 61529 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61531
Farmington (61531)
3,379 residents
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
3,259 residents
- 61529
Elmwood (61529)
2,880 residents
- 61569 1,220
Trivoli (61569)
1,220 residents
- 61572 1,068
Yates City (61572)
1,068 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61529 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61529 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61517
Brimfield (61517)
$99,886 median income
- 61529
Elmwood (61529)
$91,661 median income
- 61569
Trivoli (61569)
$77,083 median income
- 61572
Yates City (61572)
$73,125 median income
- 61531
Farmington (61531)
$70,107 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61529 ranks #2 of 5 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 61529, 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 (2,880 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 61529 in?
ZIP code 61529 (Elmwood) 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 61529?
ZIP code 61529 in Elmwood, IL has a population of 2,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61529?
The median household income in ZIP 61529 is $91,661, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61529?
The median home value in ZIP 61529 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61529?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61529 is White at 97.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61529?
ZIP code 61529 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 488 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61529?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61529 are: Construction (8), Accommodation and food services (8), Retail trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61529?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61529 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. 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 61529?
In ZIP code 61529, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 61529?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61529 is 25.5 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 61529?
In ZIP code 61529, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61529?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61529 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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