PlainZIP

Eureka, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61530

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

6,713
42/sq mi
$68,536
Median income
$163,200
Median home value
33.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61530 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eureka, Woodford County, Illinois, home to 6,713 residents across 161.4 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61530 reports a modest median household income of $68,536 (14% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $41,470. Local economic indicators show a 8.5% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $163,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $706 per month, and 75.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Woodford County, so you can benchmark 61530 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 61530

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61530.

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 61530, Eureka, 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

6,713

Population

161.4

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61530?

40.3

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$68,536

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$41,470

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61530 ranks nationally

Eureka, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,536 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,004

Total Housing Units

2,695

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.5%
Renter 24.5%

$163,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$706

Median Rent

1965

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

182

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+82%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61530 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +82% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 140
2021 +4.6% 146
2022 +8.6% 159
2023 +6.6% 170
2024 +7.0% 182

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 61530, employing approximately 1,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $79,912,000.

173

Businesses

1,906

Employees

$79.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 26 15.0%
Construction 25 14.4%
Retail trade 23 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.3%
Finance and insurance 15 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 13 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.9%
Manufacturing 9 5.2%
Wholesale trade 7 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%
Information 3 1.7%

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 61530 vs 61742 →

ZIP 61530 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 61530 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61530 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 61530 ranks #8 of 8 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
61742 Goodfield, IL 1,144 5.6 mi
61729 Congerville, IL 1,073 6.1 mi
61771 Secor, IL 860 6.2 mi
61561 Roanoke, IL 2,788 6.9 mi
61733 Deer Creek, IL 1,124 7.4 mi
61725 Carlock, IL 1,547 10.3 mi
61516 Benson, IL 720 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Woodford County

61548 standard
Metamora, IL
Pop: 12,085
61738 standard
El Paso, IL
Pop: 4,212
61561 standard
Roanoke, IL
Pop: 2,788
61760 standard
Minonk, IL
Pop: 2,544
61570 standard
Washburn, IL
Pop: 1,879
61742 standard
Goodfield, IL
Pop: 1,144

Related Areas

Woodford County Eureka, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61530 in? ▼
ZIP code 61530 (Eureka) is located in Woodford County, Illinois. Woodford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61530? ▼
ZIP code 61530 in Eureka, IL has a population of 6,713 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61530? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61530 is $68,536, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61530? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61530 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61530? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61530 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61530? ▼
ZIP code 61530 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 1,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61530? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61530 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (25), Retail trade (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61530? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61530 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 82%. 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 61530? ▼
In ZIP code 61530, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 61530? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61530 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61530? ▼
In ZIP code 61530, approximately 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61530? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61530 is 8.5% 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.