PlainZIP

Metamora, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61548

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

12,085
62/sq mi
$128,559
Median income
$238,800
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Metamora pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
62
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61548 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Metamora, Woodford County, Illinois, home to 12,085 residents across 196.2 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61548 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,559 (61% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $52,131. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.4%. Median home value sits at $238,800 (24% above the state average), median rent at $1,154 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 61548 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Woodford County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61548

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Metamora, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61548.

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 61548, Metamora, 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

12,085

Population

196.2

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61548?

39.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$128,559

Median Household Income

+61% vs state

$52,131

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61548 ranks nationally

Metamora, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,559 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,624

Total Housing Units

4,422

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.7%
Renter 6.3%

$238,800

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1989

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

+15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61548 have increased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 131
2021 +5.1% 138
2022 +15.2% 159
2023 -0.1% 159
2024 +15.7% 184

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 174 business establishments in ZIP 61548, employing approximately 1,375 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,776,000.

174

Businesses

1,375

Employees

$53.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 15.5%
Retail trade 19 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 10.3%
Finance and insurance 16 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 16 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 12 6.9%
Manufacturing 8 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.9%
Information 4 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 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 61548 vs 61571 →

ZIP 61548 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 61548 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 61548 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 61548 ranks the highest of 6 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
61571 Washington, IL 23,744 7.3 mi
61545 Lowpoint, IL 646 5.3 mi
61562 Rome, IL 46 6.7 mi
61570 Washburn, IL 1,879 9.5 mi
61611 East Peoria, IL 25,268 9.3 mi
61523 Chillicothe, IL 11,204 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Woodford County

61530 standard
Eureka, IL
Pop: 6,713
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 Metamora, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61548 in? ▼
ZIP code 61548 (Metamora) 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 61548? ▼
ZIP code 61548 in Metamora, IL has a population of 12,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61548? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61548 is $128,559, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61548? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61548 is $238,800, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61548? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61548 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61548? ▼
ZIP code 61548 has 174 business establishments employing approximately 1,375 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61548? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61548 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61548? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61548 increased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 61548? ▼
In ZIP code 61548, 67.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 61548? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61548 is 22.9 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 61548? ▼
In ZIP code 61548, approximately 93.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61548? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61548 is 4.6% 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.