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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
$48,584
Median income
$69,200
Median home value
9.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
3th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,995. Local economic indicators show a 21.7% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. 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.

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 -. To put 61833 in local context, 9 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 61833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilton, IL

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 61833 ranks nationally

Tilton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,584 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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 61833 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 61833 ranks #7 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 61833 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 61833 ranks #9 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
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

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 Tilton, IL Illinois

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.

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