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 Moderate-density area
- $100,972
- Median income Above-median income area
- $239,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61568 (Tremont, IL) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 167.5 in 2023 to 183.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,981. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.4% and unemployment is 1.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $239,300 (25% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,002.
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 -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61568 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 61568
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tremont, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61568.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61568?
41.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
0.6%
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?
$100,972
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$51,981
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61568 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tremont, 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)
$100,972 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,847housing units
1,847
Total Housing Units
1,713
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,300
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61554
Pekin (61554)
43,810 residents
- 61550
Morton (61550)
17,721 residents
- 61610 5,476
Creve Coeur (61610)
5,476 residents
- 61755 4,669
Mackinaw (61755)
4,669 residents
- 61568 4,459
Tremont (61568)
4,459 residents
- 61734 2,867
Delavan (61734)
2,867 residents
- 61535 1,629
Groveland (61535)
1,629 residents
- 61747 1,560
Hopedale (61747)
1,560 residents
- 61733 1,124
Deer Creek (61733)
1,124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61568 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61568 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
- 61747
Hopedale (61747)
$80,333 median income
- 61734
Delavan (61734)
$71,435 median income
- 61554
Pekin (61554)
$65,194 median income
- 61610 $47,993
Creve Coeur (61610)
$47,993 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61568, 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 (4,459 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 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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