Delavan, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61734
Tazewell County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,867
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,435
- Median income Near-median income area
- $152,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Delavan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61734 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61734 covers 214.0 square miles in Delavan, Tazewell County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,867 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61734 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,435 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,994. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $152,700 (20% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 78.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Tazewell County, so 61734 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 61734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Delavan, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61734.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 61734, Delavan, 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
2,867
Population
214.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61734?
42.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.3%
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?
$71,435
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,994
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61734 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Delavan, 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)
$71,435 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
1,126housing units
1,126
Total Housing Units
1,001
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$152,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$874
Median Rent
1959
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
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
172
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+72%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61734 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.3% | 123 |
| 2020 | -0.2% | 122 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 127 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 147 |
| 2024 | – | 172 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 61734, employing approximately 235 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,559,000.
34
Businesses
235
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
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 61734 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61568
Tremont (61568)
4,459 residents
- 61734
Delavan (61734)
2,867 residents
- 61534 1,737
Green Valley (61534)
1,737 residents
- 61747 1,560
Hopedale (61747)
1,560 residents
- 61564 1,077
South Pekin (61564)
1,077 residents
- 62682 907
San Jose (62682)
907 residents
- 62635 738
Emden (62635)
738 residents
- 62643 526
Hartsburg (62643)
526 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61734 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61734 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61568
Tremont (61568)
$100,972 median income
- 61534
Green Valley (61534)
$90,104 median income
- 61747
Hopedale (61747)
$80,333 median income
- 62635
Emden (62635)
$77,750 median income
- 62643
Hartsburg (62643)
$75,625 median income
- 61564
South Pekin (61564)
$75,100 median income
- 61734
Delavan (61734)
$71,435 median income
- 62682
San Jose (62682)
$60,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61734 ranks #7 of 8 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 61734, 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 (2,867 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 61734 in?
ZIP code 61734 (Delavan) 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 61734?
ZIP code 61734 in Delavan, IL has a population of 2,867 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61734?
The median household income in ZIP 61734 is $71,435, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61734?
The median home value in ZIP 61734 is $152,700, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61734 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61734?
ZIP code 61734 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 235 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61734 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61734?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61734 increased by 15.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 72%. 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 61734?
In ZIP code 61734, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 61734?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61734 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61734?
In ZIP code 61734, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61734 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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