PlainZIP

Arthur, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61911

Douglas County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,860
30/sq mi
$82,633
Median income
$171,600
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arthur pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61911 covers 163.1 square miles in Arthur, Douglas County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,860 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61911 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,633 (3% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,534. Poverty here runs at 16.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $171,600 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $792 monthly, and 70.5% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 61911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arthur, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61911.

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 61911, Arthur, 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

4,860

Population

163.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61911?

33.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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

How ZIP 61911 ranks nationally

Arthur, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,633 Top 35% higher than 65% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61911 vs 61913 →

ZIP 61911 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 61911 ranks #2 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 61911 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 61911 ranks the highest of 4 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
61913 Atwood, IL 1,684 8.6 mi
61951 Sullivan, IL 8,017 9.8 mi
61931 Humboldt, IL 1,255 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

61953 standard
Tuscola, IL
Pop: 6,216
61910 standard
Arcola, IL
Pop: 4,463
61956 standard
Villa Grove, IL
Pop: 2,909
61913 standard
Atwood, IL
Pop: 1,684
61943 standard
Oakland, IL
Pop: 1,637
61942 standard
Newman, IL
Pop: 1,202

Related Areas

Douglas County Arthur, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61911 in? ▼
ZIP code 61911 (Arthur) is located in Douglas County, Illinois. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61911? ▼
ZIP code 61911 in Arthur, IL has a population of 4,860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61911 is $82,633, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61911 is $171,600, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61911 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61911? ▼
ZIP code 61911 has 208 business establishments employing approximately 3,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61911 are: Manufacturing (52), Construction (37), Retail trade (33). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61911? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61911 increased by 36.5% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 61911? ▼
In ZIP code 61911, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 61911? ▼
In ZIP code 61911, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61911 is 16.5% 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.