Deer Creek, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61733
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,124
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $98,281
- Median income Above-median income area
- $202,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Deer Creek pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61733 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61733 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Deer Creek, Tazewell County, Illinois, home to just 1,124 residents across 55.6 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61733 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,281 (23% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,309. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.2% and unemployment is 1.1%. Median home value is $202,400 (5% above the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,152; 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61733 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 61733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Deer Creek, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61733.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 61733, Deer Creek, 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
1,124
Population
55.6
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61733?
34.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$98,281
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$44,309
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61733 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Deer Creek, 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)
$98,281 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
417housing units
417
Total Housing Units
389
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$202,400
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,152
Median Rent
1971
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
+37.3%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61733 have increased 37.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.7% | 168 |
| 2020 | -3.4% | 162 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 172 |
| 2022 | +37.3% | 236 |
| 2024 | – | 229 |
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 29 business establishments in ZIP 61733, employing approximately 308 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,843,000.
29
Businesses
308
Employees
$20.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 24.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 17.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 17.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 61733 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61571
Washington (61571)
23,744 residents
- 61550
Morton (61550)
17,721 residents
- 61530 6,713
Eureka (61530)
6,713 residents
- 61755 4,669
Mackinaw (61755)
4,669 residents
- 61568 4,459
Tremont (61568)
4,459 residents
- 61732 2,096
Danvers (61732)
2,096 residents
- 61742 1,144
Goodfield (61742)
1,144 residents
- 61733 1,124
Deer Creek (61733)
1,124 residents
- 61729 1,073
Congerville (61729)
1,073 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61733 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61733 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61742
Goodfield (61742)
$111,875 median income
- 61732
Danvers (61732)
$107,941 median income
- 61755
Mackinaw (61755)
$102,225 median income
- 61729
Congerville (61729)
$101,172 median income
- 61568
Tremont (61568)
$100,972 median income
- 61550
Morton (61550)
$98,516 median income
- 61733
Deer Creek (61733)
$98,281 median income
- 61571
Washington (61571)
$90,386 median income
- 61530
Eureka (61530)
$68,536 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61733 ranks #7 of 9 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 61733, 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 (1,124 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 61733 in?
ZIP code 61733 (Deer Creek) 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 61733?
ZIP code 61733 in Deer Creek, IL has a population of 1,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61733?
The median household income in ZIP 61733 is $98,281, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61733?
The median home value in ZIP 61733 is $202,400, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61733 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61733?
ZIP code 61733 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 308 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61733 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61733?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61733 increased by 37.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 61733?
In ZIP code 61733, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 61733?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61733 is 24.5 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 61733?
In ZIP code 61733, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61733 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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