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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
$98,516
Median income
$246,700
Median home value
43.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $48,296. Poverty here runs at 6.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $246,700 (29% above the state average) with median rent at $1,090 per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tazewell County, letting you compare 61550 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 61550

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61550.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61550?

42.4

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$48,296

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61550 ranks nationally

Morton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,516 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,095

Total Housing Units

7,445

Occupied Units

650

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$246,700

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61550 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 61550 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 61550 ranks #4 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Tazewell County

61554 standard
Pekin, IL
Pop: 43,810
61611 standard
East Peoria, IL
Pop: 25,268
61571 standard
Washington, IL
Pop: 23,744
61610 standard
Creve Coeur, IL
Pop: 5,476
61755 standard
Mackinaw, IL
Pop: 4,669
61568 standard
Tremont, IL
Pop: 4,459

Related Areas

Tazewell County Morton, IL Illinois

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.

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