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 Moderate-density area
- $68,536
- Median income Near-median income area
- $163,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 33.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eureka pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61530 (Eureka, IL) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 169.7 in 2023 to 181.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,470. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $163,200 (15% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $706; 75.5% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Woodford County, so 61530 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 61530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eureka, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61530.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61530?
40.3
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$68,536
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$41,470
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61530 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Eureka, 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)
$68,536 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
3,004housing units
3,004
Total Housing Units
2,695
Occupied Units
309
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61530
Eureka (61530)
6,713 residents
- 61561
Roanoke (61561)
2,788 residents
- 61725 1,547
Carlock (61725)
1,547 residents
- 61742 1,144
Goodfield (61742)
1,144 residents
- 61733 1,124
Deer Creek (61733)
1,124 residents
- 61729 1,073
Congerville (61729)
1,073 residents
- 61771 860
Secor (61771)
860 residents
- 61516 720
Benson (61516)
720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61530 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61725
Carlock (61725)
$126,083 median income
- 61742
Goodfield (61742)
$111,875 median income
- 61771
Secor (61771)
$101,600 median income
- 61729
Congerville (61729)
$101,172 median income
- 61733
Deer Creek (61733)
$98,281 median income
- 61561
Roanoke (61561)
$86,071 median income
- 61516
Benson (61516)
$81,833 median income
- 61530
Eureka (61530)
$68,536 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61530, 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 (6,713 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 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.
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