61529 ZIP Code — Elmwood, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61529 is located in Elmwood, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 64.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,730 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61529

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 $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $86,280. 36% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61529 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,730

population

64.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61529 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61529

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61529. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elmwood	Acceptable
Elmwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61517 Brimfield (3.7 mi) 61572 Yates City (6.5 mi) 61569 Trivoli (7.4 mi) 61531 Farmington (9.1 mi) 61536 Hanna City (9.6 mi) 61528 Edwards (10.1 mi) 61559 Princeville (10.4 mi) 61451 Laura (11.1 mi) 61489 Williamsfield (12.3 mi) 61525 Dunlap (13.8 mi) 61615 Peoria (14.7 mi) 61604 Peoria (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,730
Population density	42 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	64.51 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	40.7857
Longitude	-89.9186
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	34.0%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,730

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$86,280

Median household income

$37,427

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$741

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

942

Housing units

35.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

135

101

5–9

121

110

10–14

133

15–19

20–24

25–34

204

35–44

246

157

45–54

189

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

163

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	829	30.4%
18 and over	1,901	69.6%
65 and over	463	17.0%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,673	97.9%
Two or more races	34	1.2%
Asian	23	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.9%	5.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	26.2%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$86,280

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$741
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	0.6%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	45.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.9%
Electricity	21.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	580	58.5%
Cohabiting couple	39	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	173	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	199	20.1%
Households with children under 18	350	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	30.7%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	20.9%
Married	57.6%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	10.5%
Divorced	8.5%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 23.9%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	76	10.0%
Kindergarten	46	6.0%
Elementary school	382	50.1%
High school	179	23.5%
College / grad school	80	10.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Retail trade 11.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Professional & management 4.8%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Information 2.4%

Public administration 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.1%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	69.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	2.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,483	91.0%
Spanish	10	0.4%
Other Indo-European	10	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,722	99.7%
Born in same state	2,715	99.5%
Born in different state	2,372	86.9%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	396	14.5%
Italian	249	9.1%
Arab	120	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	35	1.3%
English	18	0.7%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61529

What city is ZIP code 61529 in?

ZIP code 61529 is primarily assigned to Elmwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61529 in?

ZIP code 61529 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61529 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 61529 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61529 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61529 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61529 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61529 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61529?

The median home value in ZIP code 61529 is $152,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 61529 in?

ZIP code 61529 observes the CST timezone.