61720 ZIP Code — Anchor, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61720 is located in Anchor, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 29.89 square miles and serves a population of 319 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61720

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 $99,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,712. 34% 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 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61720 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

319
population
29.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61720

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City Status
Anchor Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61731 Cropsey (4.5 mi) 61728 Colfax (6.8 mi) 61770 Saybrook (7 mi) 61773 Sibley (7.6 mi) 60936 Gibson City (10 mi) 61775 Strawn (10.3 mi) 61722 Arrowsmith (11.3 mi) 61730 Cooksville (11.9 mi) 61724 Bellflower (13.4 mi) 61845 Foosland (13.5 mi) 61739 Fairbury (13.5 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (14 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 319
Population density 11 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 113
Geography
Land area 29.89 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.5294
Longitude -88.5169
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 309
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.6% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 46.8% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 7.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

319
Population
11
People per sq mi
31.4
Median age
$69,712
Median household income
$31,761
Per capita income
$99,500
Median home value
$1,150
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
14.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
130
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
15
11
5–9
11
29
10–14
26
3
15–19
3
43
25–34
39
16
35–44
15
4
45–54
3
6
55–59
5
9
60–64
8
20
65–74
19
7
75–84
7
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1810934.2%
18 and over21065.8%
65 and over5717.9%
Median age31.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%
Two or more races 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White27683.1%
Two or more races4212.7%
Hispanic or Latino133.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.6% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 46.8% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 7.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 8.8%
$25k–$35k 2.7%
$35k–$50k 8.8%
$50k–$75k 30.1%
$75k–$100k 12.4%
$100k–$150k 17.7%
$150k–$200k 3.5%
$200k+ 8.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k8.8%
$25k–$35k2.7%
$35k–$50k8.8%
$50k–$75k30.1%
$75k–$100k12.4%
$100k–$150k17.7%
$150k–$200k3.5%
$200k+8.8%
Median income$69,712

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%
$50k–$100k 40.2%
$100k–$150k 22.8%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$300k–$500k 16.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,500
Median rent / month$1,150
Owner occupied81.4%
Renter occupied18.6%
Vacant25.2%
Single-family detached98.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.9%
2000–20091.3%
1990–19995.3%
1980–19890.0%
1970–197914.6%
1960–196919.9%
1950–195911.3%
1940–19496.6%
1939 or earlier31.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.0%
2 bedrooms15.9%
3 bedrooms62.9%
4 bedrooms19.2%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle19.5%
2 vehicles44.2%
3 or more36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas83.2%
Electricity3.5%
Propane / LP gas13.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6658.4%
Cohabiting couple2118.6%
Male householder, no spouse1815.9%
Female householder, no spouse87.1%
Households with children under 184438.9%
Households with seniors (65+)3934.5%
Average household size2.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.2%26.0%
Married60.7%63.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed6.5%3.8%
Divorced6.5%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 50.2%
Some college, no degree 4.4%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 21.0%
Graduate / professional 5.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1112.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7177.2%
High school22.2%
College / grad school88.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.6%
Finance & real estate 15.2%
Education & healthcare 15.2%
Public administration 11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%
Retail trade 9.7%
Agriculture & mining 8.3%
Professional & management 3.4%
Construction 2.8%
Other services 2.1%
Transportation & utilities 1.4%
Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.2%
Service18.6%
Sales & office19.3%
Natural resources & construction5.5%
Production & transportation21.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.3%
Government20.0%
Self-employed9.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone56.9%
Carpool2.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk7.3%
Work from home21.2%
Other means11.7%
Avg commute (minutes)21.5

Poverty

All people 14.0%
Under 18 years 21.7%
18 and over 11.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.6%
Retirement income17.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP12.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure36.4%
High cholesterol35.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma9.6%
Arthritis29.4%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.4%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.3%
Binge drinking14.4%
No physical activity26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.7%
Depression17.1%
Fair or poor health15.7%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist60.3%
Cholesterol screening90.4%
Teeth loss16.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans136.2%
Disability%
Any disability6.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years5.9%
65 and over19.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.7%
Public insurance33.5%
No insurance0.9%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28890.3%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)319100.0%
Born in same state319100.0%
Born in different state27686.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian4112.9%
Arab299.1%
Irish175.3%
AncestryCount%
French72.2%
English20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.4%
Internet access94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61720

What city is ZIP code 61720 in?

ZIP code 61720 is primarily assigned to Anchor, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61720 in?

ZIP code 61720 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61720 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 61720 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61720 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61720?

The median home value in ZIP code 61720 is $99,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61720?

ZIP code 61720 has an estimated population of 319 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61720 in?

ZIP code 61720 observes the CST timezone.

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