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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
$91,661
Median income
$164,800
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elmwood pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,108. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. Housing costs here run $164,800 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $753 a month; 81.3% of 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61529, plus 6 more within Peoria County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 61529

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61529.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61529?

42.0

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 97.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

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

$43,108

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61529 ranks nationally

Elmwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,661 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,258

Total Housing Units

1,151

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$164,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61529 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 61529 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 61529 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 61529 ranks #2 of 5 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
61572 Yates City, IL 1,068 5.1 mi
61517 Brimfield, IL 3,259 5.5 mi
61569 Trivoli, IL 1,220 7.2 mi
61531 Farmington, IL 3,379 8.4 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
61523 standard
Chillicothe, IL
Pop: 11,204

Related Areas

Peoria County Elmwood, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.