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 Moderate-density area
- $70,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $117,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61727 (Clinton, IL) rose +13.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 140.9 in 2023 to 159.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,552. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,200 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $928; owner occupancy is 71.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Witt County, so 61727 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 61727
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61727.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61727?
43.1
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
2.4%
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?
$70,063
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$38,552
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61727 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$70,063 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,339housing units
4,339
Total Housing Units
3,970
Occupied Units
369
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,200
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61727
Clinton (61727)
10,015 residents
- 61756 2,337
Maroa (61756)
2,337 residents
- 61777 952
Wapella (61777)
952 residents
- 61778 683
Waynesville (61778)
683 residents
- 61749 556
Kenney (61749)
556 residents
- 61735 420
Dewitt (61735)
420 residents
- 61750 133
Lane (61750)
133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61727 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61727 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61735
Dewitt (61735)
$93,125 median income
- 61777
Wapella (61777)
$90,250 median income
- 61756
Maroa (61756)
$86,375 median income
- 61749
Kenney (61749)
$70,667 median income
- 61727
Clinton (61727)
$70,063 median income
- 61778
Waynesville (61778)
$59,868 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61727, 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 (10,015 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 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.
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