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Bement, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61813

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

1,971
12/sq mi
$84,063
Median income
$103,800
Median home value
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bement pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61813 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61813 covers 168.5 square miles in Bement, Piatt County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,971 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61813 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,063 (5% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,325. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $103,800 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 61813 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Piatt County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61813

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bement, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61813.

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 61813, Bement, 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

1,971

Population

168.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61813?

39.9

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$84,063

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$34,325

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61813 ranks nationally

Bement, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,063 Top 33% higher than 67% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

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

What does housing look like?

894

Total Housing Units

820

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$103,800

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1958

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

-21.5%

YoY Change (2024)

252

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+152%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61813 have decreased 21.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.6% 145
2020 +6.3% 154
2021 +15.8% 178
2022 -21.5% 140
2024 – 252

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 32 business establishments in ZIP 61813, employing approximately 379 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,484,000.

32

Businesses

379

Employees

$16.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 18.8%
Wholesale trade 5 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.6%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.4%
Finance and insurance 3 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 9.4%

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 61813 vs 61855 →

ZIP 61813 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 61813 ranks #2 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 61813 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 61813 ranks #2 of 5 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
61855 Milmine, IL 96 5.4 mi
61856 Monticello, IL 7,433 8.0 mi
61929 Hammond, IL 769 6.8 mi
61851 Ivesdale, IL 436 7.4 mi
61913 Atwood, IL 1,684 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Piatt County

61856 standard
Monticello, IL
Pop: 7,433
61818 standard
Cerro Gordo, IL
Pop: 1,665
61854 standard
Mansfield, IL
Pop: 1,438
61884 standard
White Heath, IL
Pop: 1,244
61929 standard
Hammond, IL
Pop: 769
61839 standard
De Land, IL
Pop: 586

Related Areas

Piatt County Bement, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61813 in? ▼
ZIP code 61813 (Bement) is located in Piatt County, Illinois. Piatt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/piatt-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61813? ▼
ZIP code 61813 in Bement, IL has a population of 1,971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61813? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61813 is $84,063, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61813? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61813 is $103,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61813? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61813 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61813? ▼
ZIP code 61813 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61813? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61813 are: Construction (6), Wholesale trade (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61813? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61813 decreased by 21.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 61813? ▼
In ZIP code 61813, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% 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 61813? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61813 is 26.4 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 61813? ▼
In ZIP code 61813, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61813? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61813 is 6.8% 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.