61523 ZIP Code
Chillicothe, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61523 |
| City/Town: | Chillicothe |
| County: | Peoria |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,356 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,304 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,302 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,726 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,300 |
| Land Area: | 53.3 sq miles
138.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.9120, -89.5378 |
Population Information (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,356 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,119 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,237 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 750 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 766 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 711 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 506 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 366 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,209 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,265 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,291 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 539 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 877 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,296 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 537 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 243 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $920 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,726 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,383 | 92.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 343 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,630 | 82.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 753 | 17.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,257 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 73 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 113 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,400 | 33.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,806 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 847 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,547 | 21.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 471 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61523 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,304 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,766 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $93,718 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,302 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,949 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,737 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 207 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,108 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,948 | 83.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 497 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 292 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,492 | 91.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 111 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 36 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 51 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 666 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 158 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 214 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 194 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61523 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 194 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 232 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 238 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 618 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 840 | 19.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 665 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 725 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 382 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 342 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61523 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,787 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 495 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 341 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61523 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 76 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 361 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 747 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 40 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 390 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 132 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 103 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 241 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 513 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,213 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 413 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 285 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 223 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,606 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,420 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,674 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 649 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61523 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,054 | 69.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,469 | 33.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,440 | 32.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 99 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 73 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 377 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61523 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,025 | 85.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 136 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 40 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 18 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 128 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 63 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 189 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61523 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 276 | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 382 | 8.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 738 | 15.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 234 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 755 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 852 | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 432 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 818 | 17.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61523 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 114 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 255 | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,114 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,203 | 46.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 875 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 165 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61523 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,225 | 73.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 838 | 19.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 49 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61523 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 106 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,531 | 34.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,615 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,131 | 25.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61523 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 179 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 448 | 12.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,126 | 31.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 708 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 722 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 389 | 10.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 58 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61523 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,346 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $576 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $920 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.38 |
Households (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,383 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,146 | 49.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 796 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 892 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,057 | 24.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,189 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,413 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.33 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61523 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,153 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,286 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,198 | 52.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 424 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 538 | 13.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61523 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,315 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 194 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 174 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,068 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 452 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 427 | 18.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,807 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 512 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,255 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,512 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 580 | 38.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 784 | 51.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61523 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,279 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,004 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 694 | 69.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 310 | 30.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 77 | 7.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61523 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,141 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 37 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 215 | 581.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 215 | 581.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 215 | 581.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 159.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 20 | 54.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 98 | 264.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61523 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,606 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,569 | 99.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 37 | 0.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 26 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61523 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,383 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,040 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
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