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Tremont, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61568

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

4,459
26/sq mi
$100,972
Median income
$239,300
Median home value
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tremont pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61568 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61568 covers 174.2 square miles in Tremont, Tazewell County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,459 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61568 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,972 (26% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $51,981. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.0%. Housing costs here run $239,300 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,002 a month; 79.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Tazewell County, letting you compare 61568 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 61568

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tremont, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61568.

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 61568, Tremont, 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

4,459

Population

174.2

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61568?

41.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$100,972

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$51,981

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61568 ranks nationally

Tremont, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,972 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,847

Total Housing Units

1,713

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$239,300

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,002

Median Rent

1970

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61568 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 140
2021 +5.1% 147
2022 +14.1% 168
2023 -0.3% 167
2024 +9.8% 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 96 business establishments in ZIP 61568, employing approximately 633 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,504,000.

96

Businesses

633

Employees

$30.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 16 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.7%
Retail trade 13 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.3%
Finance and insurance 6 6.3%
Wholesale trade 5 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 5.2%
Manufacturing 4 4.2%

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 61568 vs 61535 →

ZIP 61568 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 61568 ranks #5 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 61568 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 61568 ranks #3 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 5.9 mi
61747 Hopedale, IL 1,560 6.3 mi
61550 Morton, IL 17,721 7.5 mi
61755 Mackinaw, IL 4,669 7.7 mi
61554 Pekin, IL 43,810 7.7 mi
61734 Delavan, IL 2,867 9.5 mi
61610 Creve Coeur, IL 5,476 11.4 mi
61733 Deer Creek, IL 1,124 11.2 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
61550 standard
Morton, IL
Pop: 17,721
61610 standard
Creve Coeur, IL
Pop: 5,476
61755 standard
Mackinaw, IL
Pop: 4,669

Related Areas

Tazewell County Tremont, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61568 in? ▼
ZIP code 61568 (Tremont) 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 61568? ▼
ZIP code 61568 in Tremont, IL has a population of 4,459 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61568? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61568 is $100,972, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61568? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61568 is $239,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61568? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61568 is White at 97.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61568? ▼
ZIP code 61568 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61568? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61568 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (16), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61568? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61568 increased by 9.8% 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 61568? ▼
In ZIP code 61568, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61568? ▼
In ZIP code 61568, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61568? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61568 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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