Catlin, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61817
Vermilion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,583
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,375
- Median income Near-median income area
- $131,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Catlin pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61817 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61817 (Catlin, IL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 163.4 in 2023 to 171.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61817 covers 72.2 square miles in Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,583 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61817 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,375 (0% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,042. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,100 (32% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $899; owner occupancy is 77.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion County, so 61817 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 61817
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Catlin, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61817.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 61817, Catlin, 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
2,583
Population
72.2
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61817?
39.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.1%
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?
$80,375
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$37,042
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61817 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Catlin, 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)
$80,375 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
1,051housing units
1,051
Total Housing Units
1,006
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,100
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1964
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
171
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+71%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61817 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +71% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 136 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 141 |
| 2022 | +4.4% | 147 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 163 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 171 |
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 22 business establishments in ZIP 61817, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,656,000.
22
Businesses
88
Employees
$3.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 61817 vs 61883 →
ZIP 61817 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61832
Danville (61832)
37,290 residents
- 61834 8,454
Danville (61834)
8,454 residents
- 61846 5,101
Georgetown (61846)
5,101 residents
- 61883 4,438
Westville (61883)
4,438 residents
- 61858 3,124
Oakwood (61858)
3,124 residents
- 61817 2,583
Catlin (61817)
2,583 residents
- 61833 2,124
Tilton (61833)
2,124 residents
- 61841 1,386
Fairmount (61841)
1,386 residents
- 61870 1,327
Ridge Farm (61870)
1,327 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61817 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61817 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61857
Muncie (61857)
$83,750 median income
- 61834
Danville (61834)
$82,443 median income
- 61817
Catlin (61817)
$80,375 median income
- 61841
Fairmount (61841)
$64,792 median income
- 61846
Georgetown (61846)
$60,871 median income
- 61850
Indianola (61850)
$59,375 median income
- 61858
Oakwood (61858)
$56,415 median income
- 61883
Westville (61883)
$56,169 median income
- 61870
Ridge Farm (61870)
$54,044 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61817 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61883 | Westville, IL | 4,438 | 4.0 mi |
| 61841 | Fairmount, IL | 1,386 | 5.7 mi |
| 61850 | Indianola, IL | 671 | 7.4 mi |
| 61833 | Tilton, IL | 2,124 | 5.7 mi |
| 61858 | Oakwood, IL | 3,124 | 7.1 mi |
| 61846 | Georgetown, IL | 5,101 | 7.0 mi |
| 61832 | Danville, IL | 37,290 | 8.0 mi |
| 61857 | Muncie, IL | 153 | 8.6 mi |
| 61834 | Danville, IL | 8,454 | 9.7 mi |
| 61870 | Ridge Farm, IL | 1,327 | 11.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61817, 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 (2,583 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 61817 in?
ZIP code 61817 (Catlin) is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61817?
ZIP code 61817 in Catlin, IL has a population of 2,583 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61817?
The median household income in ZIP 61817 is $80,375, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61817?
The median home value in ZIP 61817 is $131,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61817?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61817 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61817?
ZIP code 61817 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61817?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61817 are: Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61817?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61817 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 71%. 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 61817?
In ZIP code 61817, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 61817?
In ZIP code 61817, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61817?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61817 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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