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El Paso, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61738

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

4,212
20/sq mi
$84,926
Median income
$175,700
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Paso pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61738 covers 206.5 square miles in El Paso, Woodford County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,212 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61738 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,926 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $36,231. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $175,700 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Woodford County, letting you compare 61738 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 61738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Paso, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61738.

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 61738, El Paso, 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

4,212

Population

206.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61738?

40.2

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$84,926

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$36,231

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61738 ranks nationally

El Paso, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,926 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,691

Total Housing Units

1,560

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$175,700

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$939

Median Rent

1965

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

189

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+89%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61738 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +89% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 135
2021 +8.7% 146
2022 +13.2% 166
2023 +14.9% 190
2024 -0.9% 189

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 115 business establishments in ZIP 61738, employing approximately 1,347 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,415,000.

115

Businesses

1,347

Employees

$83.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 14 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.2%
Construction 12 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5 4.3%
Finance and insurance 5 4.3%
Manufacturing 4 3.5%
Information 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 61738 vs 61760 →

ZIP 61738 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 61738 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 61738 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 61738 ranks #4 of 7 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
61760 Minonk, IL 2,544 9.3 mi
61771 Secor, IL 860 6.1 mi
61744 Gridley, IL 2,031 7.7 mi
61748 Hudson, IL 2,782 9.2 mi
61516 Benson, IL 720 9.4 mi
61725 Carlock, IL 1,547 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Woodford County

61548 standard
Metamora, IL
Pop: 12,085
61530 standard
Eureka, IL
Pop: 6,713
61561 standard
Roanoke, IL
Pop: 2,788
61760 standard
Minonk, IL
Pop: 2,544
61570 standard
Washburn, IL
Pop: 1,879
61742 standard
Goodfield, IL
Pop: 1,144

Related Areas

Woodford County El Paso, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61738 in? ▼
ZIP code 61738 (El Paso) is located in Woodford County, Illinois. Woodford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodford-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61738? ▼
ZIP code 61738 in El Paso, IL has a population of 4,212 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61738 is $84,926, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61738 is $175,700, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61738 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61738? ▼
ZIP code 61738 has 115 business establishments employing approximately 1,347 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61738? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61738 are: Retail trade (23), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61738? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61738 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 89%. 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 61738? ▼
In ZIP code 61738, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 61738? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61738 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 61738? ▼
In ZIP code 61738, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61738 is 8.6% 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.