ZIP Code 61722

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Arrowsmith · McLean County · Illinois

Population
549

4/sq mi

Median income
$111,042

▲ 46% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$135,700

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.2%

Median age 36.2

Land area
130.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61722 in Arrowsmith, Illinois has a population of 549. The median household income is $111,042, which is 46% above the national average. Median home value is $135,700, 51% below the US average. 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61722 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.7 square miles in Arrowsmith, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 549 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61722 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61722 sits at $111,042 (39% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,333. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $135,700 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,113 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61722 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61722 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61722, Arrowsmith, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

549

Population

130.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61722?

36.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$111,042

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$38,333

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

250

Total Housing Units

233

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$135,700

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$1,113

Median Rent

1940

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61722, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $702,000.

3

Businesses

18

Employees

$702K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61722 vs 61770 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61770 Saybrook, IL 1,108 5.8 mi
61737 Ellsworth, IL 516 6.3 mi
61724 Bellflower, IL 536 8.2 mi
61752 Le Roy, IL 4,339 8.5 mi
61730 Cooksville, IL 379 9.4 mi
61720 Anchor, IL 236 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61722 in?
ZIP code 61722 (Arrowsmith) is located in McLean County, Illinois. McLean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclean-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61722?
ZIP code 61722 in Arrowsmith, IL has a population of 549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61722?
The median household income in ZIP 61722 is $111,042, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61722?
The median home value in ZIP 61722 is $135,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61722 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61722?
ZIP code 61722 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61722?
In ZIP code 61722, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 61722?
In ZIP code 61722, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61722 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Arrowsmith, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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