Washington, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61571
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,744
- 161/sq mi High-density area
- $90,386
- Median income Above-median income area
- $204,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 161
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61571 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 61571 (Washington, IL) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.5 in 2023 to 191.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61571 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois, with 23,744 residents across 147.1 square miles, a density of 161 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61571 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,386 (13% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,454. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 2.3%. Median home value is $204,300 (6% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $988; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61571 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 61571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61571.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 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 61571, Washington, 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
23,744
Population
147.1
Area (sq mi)
161
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61571?
40.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
1.9%
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?
$90,386
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$44,454
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61571 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$90,386 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
10,252housing units
10,252
Total Housing Units
9,730
Occupied Units
522
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$988
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61571 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 140 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 147 |
| 2022 | +8.7% | 160 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 179 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 192 |
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 408 business establishments in ZIP 61571, employing approximately 4,270 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,067,000.
408
Businesses
4,270
Employees
$171.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 60 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 12.5% |
| Construction | 46 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.2% |
| Information | 11 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 61571 vs 61548 →
ZIP 61571 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
- 61548
Metamora (61548)
12,085 residents
- 61535 1,629
Groveland (61535)
1,629 residents
- 61742 1,144
Goodfield (61742)
1,144 residents
- 61733 1,124
Deer Creek (61733)
1,124 residents
- 61552 239
Mossville (61552)
239 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61571 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61571 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61548
Metamora (61548)
$128,559 median income
- 61535
Groveland (61535)
$128,125 median income
- 61742
Goodfield (61742)
$111,875 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61571 ranks #6 of 7 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 61571, 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 (23,744 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 61571 in?
ZIP code 61571 (Washington) 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 61571?
ZIP code 61571 in Washington, IL has a population of 23,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61571?
The median household income in ZIP 61571 is $90,386, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61571?
The median home value in ZIP 61571 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61571 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61571?
ZIP code 61571 has 408 business establishments employing approximately 4,270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61571?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61571 are: Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (51), Construction (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61571?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61571 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 61571?
In ZIP code 61571, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 61571?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61571 is 19.5 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 61571?
In ZIP code 61571, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61571 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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