PlainZIP

Clinton, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61727

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

10,015
31/sq mi
$70,063
Median income
$117,200
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61727 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, De Witt County, Illinois, home to 10,015 residents across 318.9 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61727 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,063 (12% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,552. Local economic indicators show a 11.6% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $117,200 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging $928 a month; 71.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing De Witt County, letting you compare 61727 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 61727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61727.

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 61727, Clinton, 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

10,015

Population

318.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61727?

43.1

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$70,063

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$38,552

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61727 ranks nationally

Clinton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,063 47th percentile higher than 47% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,339

Total Housing Units

3,970

Occupied Units

369

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$117,200

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$928

Median Rent

1957

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

+13.4%

YoY Change (2024)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61727 have increased 13.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 109
2021 +8.8% 119
2022 +13.3% 135
2023 +4.4% 141
2024 +13.4% 160

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 61727, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,791,000.

223

Businesses

3,258

Employees

$206.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 18.8%
Accommodation and food services 27 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 22 9.9%
Construction 19 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 19 8.5%
Finance and insurance 14 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.3%
Wholesale trade 12 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 7 3.1%
Information 6 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Utilities 3 1.4%

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 61727 vs 61777 →

ZIP 61727 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 61727 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61727 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 61727 ranks #5 of 6 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
61777 Wapella, IL 952 7.0 mi
61750 Lane, IL 133 5.5 mi
61756 Maroa, IL 2,337 7.7 mi
61749 Kenney, IL 556 8.6 mi
61735 Dewitt, IL 420 8.6 mi
61778 Waynesville, IL 683 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in De Witt County

61842 standard
Farmer City, IL
Pop: 2,984
61777 standard
Wapella, IL
Pop: 952
61882 standard
Weldon, IL
Pop: 713
61778 standard
Waynesville, IL
Pop: 683
61749 standard
Kenney, IL
Pop: 556
61735 standard
Dewitt, IL
Pop: 420

Related Areas

De Witt County Clinton, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61727 in? ▼
ZIP code 61727 (Clinton) is located in De Witt County, Illinois. De Witt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-witt-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61727? ▼
ZIP code 61727 in Clinton, IL has a population of 10,015 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61727 is $70,063, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61727 is $117,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61727 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61727? ▼
ZIP code 61727 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61727 are: Retail trade (42), Accommodation and food services (27), Health care and social assistance (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61727? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61727 increased by 13.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. 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 61727? ▼
In ZIP code 61727, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 61727? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61727 is 19.6 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 61727? ▼
In ZIP code 61727, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61727 is 11.6% 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.