61764 ZIP Code — Pontiac, IL

Livingston County, Illinois

ZIP code 61764 is located in Pontiac, Illinois, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 154.53 square miles and serves a population of 13,688 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815/779.

About ZIP code 61764

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $121,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $62,256. 34% 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 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61764 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,688

population

154.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61764 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61764

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61764. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pontiac	Acceptable
Pontiac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61743 Graymont (7.8 mi) 60460 Odell (10.3 mi) 61319 Cornell (11.5 mi) 61739 Fairbury (11.5 mi) 61769 Saunemin (11.6 mi) 61726 Chenoa (11.6 mi) 61740 Flanagan (12 mi) 61313 Blackstone (13.3 mi) 61333 Long Point (14.5 mi) 61741 Forrest (14.6 mi) 61311 Ancona (16.7 mi) 60929 Cullom (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	13,688
Population density	89 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	154.53 sq mi
Water area	0.95 sq mi
Latitude	40.8733
Longitude	-88.6341
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815/779

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,688

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$62,256

Median household income

$32,777

Per capita income

$121,200

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

65.4%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

3,989

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

351

Under 5

316

366

5–9

329

419

10–14

377

406

15–19

365

424

20–24

381

981

25–34

883

962

35–44

866

931

45–54

838

516

55–59

464

503

60–64

452

730

65–74

657

389

75–84

349

228

85+

205

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,723	19.9%
18 and over	10,965	80.1%
65 and over	2,558	18.7%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Black or African American 8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	11,839	84.9%
Black or African American	1,116	8%
Two or more races	431	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	257	1.8%
Asian	159	1.1%
Other race	143	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	41.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	2.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$62,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,200
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	65.4%
Renter occupied	34.6%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	17.2%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.2%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,275	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	306	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	895	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,025	36.8%
Households with children under 18	1,596	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,790	32.5%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.7%	26.1%
Married	43.8%	43.0%
Separated	2.4%	1.0%
Widowed	3.2%	15.3%
Divorced	11.9%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	220	8.4%
Kindergarten	137	5.3%
Elementary school	1,025	39.3%
High school	708	27.2%
College / grad school	516	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 19.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Professional & management 6.5%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Construction 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	15.2%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.9%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 30.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	759	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	35.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,021	95.1%
Spanish	99	0.8%
Other Indo-European	96	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,337	97.4%
Born in same state	13,265	96.9%
Born in different state	11,302	82.6%
Foreign born	72	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	351	2.6%
Not a US citizen	236	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,886	13.8%
French	1,490	10.9%
Arab	541	4%
Polish	276	2%
English	83	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	39	0.3%
German	33	0.2%
Dutch	31	0.2%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61764

What city is ZIP code 61764 in?

ZIP code 61764 is primarily assigned to Pontiac, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61764 in?

ZIP code 61764 falls within Livingston County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61764?

The median home value in ZIP code 61764 is $121,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61764?

ZIP code 61764 has an estimated population of 13,688 residents, with a density of 89 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61764?

The median household income in ZIP code 61764 is $62,256, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61764 in?

ZIP code 61764 observes the CST timezone.