ZIP Code 61833

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Tilton · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
2,124

526/sq mi

Median income
$48,584

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$69,200

▼ 75% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.9%

Median age 49.6

Land area
4.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 61833 in Tilton, Illinois has a population of 2,124. The median household income is $48,584, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $69,200, 75% below the US average. 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,124 residents, producing a population density of 526 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 61833 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61833 sits at $48,584 (39% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,995. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $69,200 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $859 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 61833 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 61833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61833.

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 61833, Tilton, 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

2,124

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

526

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61833?

49.6

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$48,584

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$30,995

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%

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

What does housing look like?

933

Total Housing Units

904

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$69,200

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$859

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 61833, employing approximately 922 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,446,000.

65

Businesses

922

Employees

$38.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 13 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.2%
Construction 5 7.7%
Manufacturing 3 4.6%

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 61833 vs 61832 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61832 Danville, IL 37,290 2.7 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 4.2 mi
61834 Danville, IL 8,454 4.6 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 5.7 mi
61846 Georgetown, IL 5,101 8.6 mi
61858 Oakwood, IL 3,124 7.0 mi
61814 Bismarck, IL 1,157 9.9 mi
47982 State Line, IN 143 9.2 mi
61831 Collison, IL 157 11.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61833 in?
ZIP code 61833 (Tilton) 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 61833?
ZIP code 61833 in Tilton, IL has a population of 2,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61833?
The median household income in ZIP 61833 is $48,584, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61833?
The median home value in ZIP 61833 is $69,200, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61833?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61833 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61833?
ZIP code 61833 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 922 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61833?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61833 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (13), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61833?
In ZIP code 61833, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 61833?
In ZIP code 61833, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61833?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61833 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tilton, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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