ZIP Code 61731

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Source:

Cropsey · Ford County · Illinois

Population
280

5/sq mi

Median home value
$181,000

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 53.8

Land area
57.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61731 in Cropsey, Illinois has a population of 280. Median home value is $181,000, 35% below the US average. 0

ZIP code 61731 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.1 square miles in Cropsey, Ford County, Illinois. The area is home to 280 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 61731 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61731 sits at , while per-capita income is $45,147. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $181,000 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61731 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ford County, so you can benchmark 61731 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 61731, Cropsey, 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

280

Population

57.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61731?

53.8

Median Age

65.8%

Male

34.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$45,147

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

47

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$181,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 61731, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,488,000.

6

Businesses

20

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 50.0%

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 61731 vs 61720 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61720 Anchor, IL 236 4.4 mi
61773 Sibley, IL 477 6.1 mi
61739 Fairbury, IL 4,897 8.4 mi
61775 Strawn, IL 307 6.7 mi
61728 Colfax, IL 1,410 7.9 mi
61741 Forrest, IL 1,746 10.9 mi
60936 Gibson City, IL 4,321 12.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61731 in?
ZIP code 61731 (Cropsey) is located in Ford County, Illinois. Ford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61731?
ZIP code 61731 in Cropsey, IL has a population of 280 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61731?
The median home value in ZIP 61731 is $181,000, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61731 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61731?
ZIP code 61731 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Cropsey, 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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