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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
$80,375
Median income
$131,100
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,042. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. The typical home here is valued at $131,100 (32% below the state average); renters pay a median of $899 monthly, and 77.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 61817 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermilion 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 61817

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Catlin, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61817.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61817?

39.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

$37,042

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61817 ranks nationally

Catlin, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,375 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,051

Total Housing Units

1,006

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.7%
Renter 22.3%

$131,100

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61817 ranks #6 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 61817 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 61817 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

61832 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
61834 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 8,454
60942 standard
Hoopeston, IL
Pop: 6,181
61846 standard
Georgetown, IL
Pop: 5,101
61883 standard
Westville, IL
Pop: 4,438
61858 standard
Oakwood, IL
Pop: 3,124

Related Areas

Vermilion County Catlin, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.