61917 ZIP Code — Brocton, IL

Edgar County, Illinois

ZIP code 61917 is located in Brocton, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 69.18 square miles and serves a population of 493 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61917

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,281. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61917 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

493

population

69.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61917 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61917

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61917. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brocton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61943 Oakland (5.3 mi) 61942 Newman (8.3 mi) 61933 Kansas (9.2 mi) 61932 Hume (9.5 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (9.8 mi) 61940 Metcalf (10.2 mi) 61919 Camargo (11.5 mi) 61912 Ashmore (12.1 mi) 61944 Paris (13.7 mi) 61956 Villa Grove (15.5 mi) 61852 Longview (16.2 mi) 61924 Chrisman (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	493
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	69.18 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6878
Longitude	-87.9398
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

493

Population

People per sq mi

55.0

Median age

$53,281

Median household income

$27,146

Per capita income

$79,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.0%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

242

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	23.5%
18 and over	377	76.5%
65 and over	154	31.2%
Median age	55.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	492	99.8%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.8%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 34.4%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	34.4%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$53,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.8%

$50k–$100k 37.9%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.0%
Renter occupied	7.0%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	3.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	23.6%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	3.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.9%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	44.9%
Cohabiting couple	12	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	57	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	56	24.7%
Households with children under 18	51	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	108	47.6%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	7.7%
Married	57.0%	50.0%
Separated	2.4%	1.0%
Widowed	2.9%	16.0%
Divorced	15.0%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 14.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	20.8%
Kindergarten	4	4.0%
Elementary school	37	36.6%
High school	29	28.7%
College / grad school	10	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.5%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Retail trade 4.3%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.4%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	27.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.0%
Retirement income	25.6%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	446	90.5%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	493	100.0%
Born in same state	493	100.0%
Born in different state	376	76.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	14%
French	68	13.8%
Italian	31	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	0.8%
Polish	4	0.8%
Dutch	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61917

What city is ZIP code 61917 in?

ZIP code 61917 is primarily assigned to Brocton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61917 in?

ZIP code 61917 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61917 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 61917 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61917 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61917 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61917 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61917 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61917?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 61917 in?

ZIP code 61917 observes the CST timezone.