61917 ZIP Code, Brocton, IL
61917 is a ZIP code in Brocton, Illinois — mostly in Edgar County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Douglas County. It covers 69 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61949, 61932 and 61940. 420 people live here in 197 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (95%). Median household income is $62,875, below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 57.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Brocton, IL
- County: Edgar County
- Land area: 69 sq mi
- Population: 420
- Median household income: $62,875
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 420 |
| Households | 197 |
| Median household income | $62,875 |
| Income per person | $34,634 |
| Median age | 57.3 |
| Homeowners | 95.4% |
| Median home value | $88,000 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% |
| Broadband internet | 79.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 6.1% |
| $15–25K | 3.0% |
| $25–35K | 11.2% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 26.4% |
| $75–100K | 17.8% |
| $100–150K | 13.2% |
| $150–200K | 3.0% |
| $200K+ | 4.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.3% |
| 20–24 | 0.7% |
| 25–34 | 6.7% |
| 35–44 | 6.0% |
| 45–54 | 17.6% |
| 55–64 | 17.8% |
| 65–74 | 20.0% |
| 75+ | 12.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.2% |
| Owned outright | 57.3% |
| Rented | 4.1% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.3% |
Businesses in 61917
8 business establishments with 18 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61949 — Redmon village, IL (4.6 mi)
- 61932 — Hume village, IL (5.8 mi)
- 61940 — Metcalf village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61943 — Oakland city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 61942 — Newman city, IL (8.9 mi)
- 61941 (11.3 mi)
- 61933 — Kansas village, IL (11.7 mi)
- 61930 — Hindsboro village, IL (12.8 mi)
Areas that include 61917
- Brocton, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Edgar County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61917, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61917 in?
- 61917 is a Brocton, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61917 in?
- 61917 is mostly in Edgar County (94% of its land), with smaller parts in Douglas County.
- What is the population of 61917?
- About 420 people (±80), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 569.
- What is the median household income in 61917?
- $62,875 (±$9,794), 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 61917?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61917 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61917?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61949 (4.6 mi, Redmon), 61932 (5.8 mi, Hume), 61940 (7.4 mi, Metcalf), 61943 (7.9 mi, Oakland), 61942 (8.9 mi, Newman) and 61941 (11.3 mi).
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