ZIP Code 61911
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Arthur · Douglas County · Illinois
- Population
- 4,860
- Median income
- $82,633
- Median home value
- $171,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 163.1 sq mi
30/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Chicago
ZIP code 61911 in Arthur, Illinois has a population of 4,860. The median household income is $82,633, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $171,600, 38% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61911 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.1 square miles in Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,860 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 61911 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61911 sits at $82,633 (3% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,534. The poverty rate stands at 16.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $171,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 70.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61911 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Douglas County, so you can benchmark 61911 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 61911
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61911.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
52 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Wholesale trade 13
Wholesale trade
13 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61911, Arthur, 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
4,860
Population
163.1
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61911?
33.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
5.0%
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?
$82,633
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$34,534
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,852
Total Housing Units
1,738
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,600
Median Home Value
-11% vs state
$792
Median Rent
1971
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
+36.5%
YoY Change (2022)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61911 have increased 36.5% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -0.7% | 121 |
| 2019 | +13.7% | 137 |
| 2020 | -7.9% | 126 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 137 |
| 2022 | +36.5% | 187 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 208 business establishments in ZIP 61911, employing approximately 3,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,023,000.
208
Businesses
3,520
Employees
$195.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 52 | 25.0% |
| Construction | 37 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 33 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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