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Minier, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61759

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

1,534
17/sq mi
$91,591
Median income
$161,700
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minier pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 88.2 square miles in Minier, Tazewell County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,534 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 61759 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61759 sits at $91,591 (14% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,879. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $161,700 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Tazewell County, so you can benchmark 61759 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61759.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61759, Minier, 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

1,534

Population

88.2

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61759?

36.5

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$91,591

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$39,879

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61759 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,591 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

633

Total Housing Units

530

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$161,700

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

172

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+72%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61759 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +72% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +14.4% 123
2021 +6.2% 131
2022 +8.5% 142
2023 +12.9% 160
2024 +7.7% 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 38 business establishments in ZIP 61759, employing approximately 236 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,067,000.

38

Businesses

236

Employees

$13.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 21.1%
Finance and insurance 6 15.8%
Retail trade 5 13.2%
Wholesale trade 4 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%

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 61759 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 61759 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61759 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 61759 ranks #3 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
61721 Armington, IL 613 5.8 mi
61755 Mackinaw, IL 4,669 6.3 mi
61747 Hopedale, IL 1,560 5.7 mi
61774 Stanford, IL 962 6.3 mi
61732 Danvers, IL 2,096 9.1 mi
62635 Emden, IL 738 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tazewell County

61554 standard
Pekin, IL
Pop: 43,810
61611 standard
East Peoria, IL
Pop: 25,268
61571 standard
Washington, IL
Pop: 23,744
61550 standard
Morton, IL
Pop: 17,721
61610 standard
Creve Coeur, IL
Pop: 5,476
61755 standard
Mackinaw, IL
Pop: 4,669

Related Areas

Tazewell County Minier, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61759 in? ▼
ZIP code 61759 (Minier) 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 61759? ▼
ZIP code 61759 in Minier, IL has a population of 1,534 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61759 is $91,591, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61759 is $161,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61759 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61759? ▼
ZIP code 61759 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61759 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Finance and insurance (6), Retail trade (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61759 increased by 7.7% 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 61759? ▼
In ZIP code 61759, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61759? ▼
In ZIP code 61759, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61759 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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Official Data Resources for Minier, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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