61517 ZIP Code — Brimfield, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61517 is located in Brimfield, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 68.50 square miles and serves a population of 3,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61517

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,803. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61517 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,196

population

68.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brimfield	Acceptable
Brimfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61529 Elmwood (3.7 mi) 61559 Princeville (6.9 mi) 61528 Edwards (7.5 mi) 61569 Trivoli (9.4 mi) 61451 Laura (9.7 mi) 61536 Hanna City (9.7 mi) 61572 Yates City (9.8 mi) 61525 Dunlap (10.4 mi) 61615 Peoria (11.9 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (12.6 mi) 61531 Farmington (12.6 mi) 61604 Peoria (13 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,196
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	68.50 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.8146
Longitude	-89.8601
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,196

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$84,803

Median household income

$37,774

Per capita income

$244,100

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

994

Housing units

43.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

102

114

5–9

128

115

10–14

128

159

15–19

178

20–24

124

25–34

138

173

35–44

193

136

45–54

152

108

55–59

120

154

60–64

173

181

65–74

203

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	958	30.0%
18 and over	2,238	70.0%
65 and over	637	19.9%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.4%

Two or more races 1.9%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,094	96.4%
Two or more races	60	1.9%
Black or African American	32	1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.5%
Other race	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.7%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	13.7%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k+ 14.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	11.6%
$200k+	14.4%
Median income	$84,803

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 29.5%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$244,100
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	3.7%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.9%
Electricity	15.4%
Propane / LP gas	34.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	725	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	57	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	139	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	212	18.7%
Households with children under 18	359	31.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	434	38.3%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	24.7%
Married	65.9%	58.6%
Separated	0.2%	0.5%
Widowed	2.3%	7.2%
Divorced	7.7%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 32.4%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	43.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	85	8.5%
Kindergarten	11	1.1%
Elementary school	434	43.4%
High school	318	31.8%
College / grad school	152	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.0%

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Professional & management 9.3%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Public administration 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Construction 2.9%

Other services 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.6%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	39.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	19.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	74.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,003	94.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,147	98.5%
Born in same state	3,065	95.9%
Born in different state	2,582	80.8%
Foreign born	82	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	49	1.5%
Not a US citizen	39	79.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	636	19.9%
Italian	588	18.4%
Arab	144	4.5%
English	109	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	1.8%
Norwegian	26	0.8%
Dutch	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61517

What city is ZIP code 61517 in?

ZIP code 61517 is primarily assigned to Brimfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61517 in?

ZIP code 61517 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61517 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61517 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61517 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61517 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61517?

ZIP code 61517 has an estimated population of 3,196 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61517?

The median household income in ZIP code 61517 is $84,803, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61517 in?

ZIP code 61517 observes the CST timezone.