Morton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61550
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,721
- 167/sq mi High-density area
- $98,516
- Median income Above-median income area
- $246,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 43.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 167
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61550 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 61550 (Morton, IL) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.6 in 2023 to 175.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morton, Tazewell County, Illinois, home to 17,721 residents across 105.9 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61550 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,516 (23% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,296. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,700 (29% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 81.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,090.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61550 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 61550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61550.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 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 61550, Morton, 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
17,721
Population
105.9
Area (sq mi)
167
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61550?
42.4
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.0%
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?
$98,516
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$48,296
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
16.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61550 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Morton, 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)
$98,516 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
8,095housing units
8,095
Total Housing Units
7,445
Occupied Units
650
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,700
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61550 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 134 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 141 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 158 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 167 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 176 |
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 560 business establishments in ZIP 61550, employing approximately 12,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $746,349,000.
560
Businesses
12,011
Employees
$746.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 59 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
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 61550 vs 61535 →
ZIP 61550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
25,268 residents
- 61571
Washington (61571)
23,744 residents
- 61550
Morton (61550)
17,721 residents
- 61603
Peoria (61603)
17,600 residents
- 61616 6,116
Peoria Heights (61616)
6,116 residents
- 61755 4,669
Mackinaw (61755)
4,669 residents
- 61568 4,459
Tremont (61568)
4,459 residents
- 61535 1,629
Groveland (61535)
1,629 residents
- 61733 1,124
Deer Creek (61733)
1,124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61550 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61535
Groveland (61535)
$128,125 median income
- 61755
Mackinaw (61755)
$102,225 median income
- 61568
Tremont (61568)
$100,972 median income
- 61550
Morton (61550)
$98,516 median income
- 61733
Deer Creek (61733)
$98,281 median income
- 61571
Washington (61571)
$90,386 median income
- 61611
East Peoria (61611)
$78,750 median income
- 61616
Peoria Heights (61616)
$60,099 median income
- 61603 $41,618
Peoria (61603)
$41,618 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61550 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61535 | Groveland, IL | 1,629 | 4.7 mi |
| 61571 | Washington, IL | 23,744 | 6.5 mi |
| 61733 | Deer Creek, IL | 1,124 | 5.8 mi |
| 61568 | Tremont, IL | 4,459 | 7.5 mi |
| 61755 | Mackinaw, IL | 4,669 | 8.0 mi |
| 61611 | East Peoria, IL | 25,268 | 8.5 mi |
| 61603 | Peoria, IL | 17,600 | 10.0 mi |
| 61616 | Peoria Heights, IL | 6,116 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61550, 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 (17,721 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 61550 in?
ZIP code 61550 (Morton) is located in Tazewell County, Illinois. Tazewell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tazewell-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61550?
ZIP code 61550 in Morton, IL has a population of 17,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61550?
The median household income in ZIP 61550 is $98,516, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61550?
The median home value in ZIP 61550 is $246,700, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61550 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61550?
ZIP code 61550 has 560 business establishments employing approximately 12,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61550 are: Health care and social assistance (81), Other services (except public administration) (64), Construction (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61550?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61550 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 61550?
In ZIP code 61550, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.0% 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 61550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61550 is 16.5 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 61550?
In ZIP code 61550, 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 61550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61550 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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