ZIP Code 61911

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Source:

Arthur · Douglas County · Illinois

Population
4,860

30/sq mi

Median income
$82,633

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,600

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.6%

Median age 33.8

Land area
163.1 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Arthur, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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