Tilton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61833
Vermilion County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,124
- 526/sq mi High-density area
- $48,584
- Median income Below-median income area
- $69,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tilton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 526
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61833 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61833 covers 4.0 square miles in Tilton, Vermilion County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,124 residents on file, a density of 526 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61833 reports a modest median household income of $48,584 (39% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,995. The poverty rate is 21.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $69,200 (64% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $859; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Vermilion County, so 61833 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 61833
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61833.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 6
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 61833, Tilton, 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
2,124
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
526
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61833?
49.6
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$48,584
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$30,995
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61833 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tilton, 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)
$48,584 8th percentile higher than 8% 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
933housing units
933
Total Housing Units
904
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$69,200
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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 61833 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
- 61814 1,157
Bismarck (61814)
1,157 residents
- 61831 157
Collison (61831)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61833 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61831
Collison (61831)
$103,750 median income
- 61834
Danville (61834)
$82,443 median income
- 61817
Catlin (61817)
$80,375 median income
- 47982
State Line (47982)
$73,750 median income
- 61846
Georgetown (61846)
$60,871 median income
- 61814
Bismarck (61814)
$59,408 median income
- 61858
Oakwood (61858)
$56,415 median income
- 61883
Westville (61883)
$56,169 median income
- 61833
Tilton (61833)
$48,584 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61833 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61833, 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 (2,124 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 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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