61523 ZIP Code, Chillicothe, IL
61523 is a ZIP code in Chillicothe, Illinois — mostly in Peoria County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Marshall County. It covers 53 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61562, 61526 and 61552. 10,203 people live here in 4,635 households. With about 192 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $79,453, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 45.4, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Chillicothe, IL
- County: Peoria County
- Land area: 53 sq mi
- Population: 10,203
- Median household income: $79,453
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,203 |
| Households | 4,635 |
| Median household income | $79,453 |
| Income per person | $45,720 |
| Median age | 45.4 |
| Homeowners | 86.9% |
| Median home value | $161,700 |
| Median rent | $917 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% |
| Broadband internet | 90.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 2.8% |
| $15–25K | 2.8% |
| $25–35K | 5.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 23.1% |
| $75–100K | 18.7% |
| $100–150K | 14.9% |
| $150–200K | 10.4% |
| $200K+ | 7.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 15.8% |
| 65–74 | 14.2% |
| 75+ | 8.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.8% |
| Owned outright | 33.9% |
| Rented | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.9% |
| Townhome | 4.9% |
| 2–4 units | 1.5% |
| 5–19 units | 4.2% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 61523
156 business establishments with 1,640 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 28
- Accommodation and Food Services: 23
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 22
- Construction: 14
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 12
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 9
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61562 — Rome CDP, IL (2.9 mi)
- 61526 (4.4 mi)
- 61552 — Mossville CDP, IL (6.4 mi)
- 61479 (8.2 mi)
- 61525 — Dunlap village, IL (8.2 mi)
- 61565 — Hopewell village, IL (8.9 mi)
- 61548 — Metamora village, IL (9.1 mi)
- 61545 — Lowpoint CDP, IL (10.1 mi)
Areas that include 61523
- Chillicothe, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Rome, IL ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Peoria County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61523, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61523 in?
- 61523 is a Chillicothe, IL mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Chillicothe and 4% lies inside Rome; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61523 in?
- 61523 is mostly in Peoria County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Marshall County.
- What is the population of 61523?
- About 10,203 people (±424), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 10,951.
- What is the median household income in 61523?
- $79,453 (±$9,815), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61523?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61523 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61523?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61562 (2.9 mi, Rome), 61526 (4.4 mi), 61552 (6.4 mi, Mossville), 61479 (8.2 mi), 61525 (8.2 mi, Dunlap) and 61565 (8.9 mi, Hopewell).
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