61722 ZIP Code — Arrowsmith, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61722 is located in Arrowsmith, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 51.69 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61722

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 $118,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,500. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61722 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

701
population
51.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61722 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Arrowsmith Acceptable
Arrowsmith Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61770 Saybrook (6.1 mi) 61724 Bellflower (6.7 mi) 61752 Le Roy (7 mi) 61737 Ellsworth (7.9 mi) 61736 Downs (10.9 mi) 61842 Farmer City (11.3 mi) 61730 Cooksville (11.3 mi) 61720 Anchor (11.3 mi) 61728 Colfax (12.9 mi) 61845 Foosland (13.1 mi) 61854 Mansfield (14.4 mi) 61843 Fisher (14.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 701
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 113
Geography
Land area 51.69 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.3912
Longitude -88.6316
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 26.7% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.1% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 7.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

701
Population
14
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$87,500
Median household income
$31,021
Per capita income
$118,100
Median home value
$1,096
Median monthly rent
82.6%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
217
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
8
26
5–9
24
52
10–14
50
25
15–19
24
26
20–24
24
26
25–34
25
51
35–44
48
35
45–54
34
21
55–59
20
19
60–64
18
45
65–74
43
16
75–84
16
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818426.2%
18 and over51773.8%
65 and over13619.4%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.4%
Black or African American 5.5%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
GroupCount%
White63889.4%
Black or African American395.5%
Two or more races212.9%
Hispanic or Latino131.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.7% 38.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 40.8% 29.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.1% 24.8% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.5% 7.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.8%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 2.5%
$25k–$35k 6.8%
$35k–$50k 7.6%
$50k–$75k 4.7%
$75k–$100k 23.3%
$100k–$150k 34.3%
$150k–$200k 6.4%
$200k+ 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.8%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k2.5%
$25k–$35k6.8%
$35k–$50k7.6%
$50k–$75k4.7%
$75k–$100k23.3%
$100k–$150k34.3%
$150k–$200k6.4%
$200k+4.2%
Median income$87,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%
$50k–$100k 23.1%
$100k–$150k 37.4%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k–$300k 9.2%
$300k–$500k 10.3%
$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,100
Median rent / month$1,096
Owner occupied82.6%
Renter occupied17.4%
Vacant8.5%
Single-family detached91.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.4%
Median rooms6.4
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.3%
2000–20094.3%
1990–19991.2%
1980–19894.3%
1970–197918.6%
1960–19694.7%
1950–195910.9%
1940–19494.3%
1939 or earlier42.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms17.1%
3 bedrooms58.5%
4 bedrooms10.5%
5+ bedrooms14.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles50.0%
3 or more28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas68.2%
Electricity11.0%
Propane / LP gas20.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13356.4%
Cohabiting couple2410.2%
Male householder, no spouse4619.5%
Female householder, no spouse3314.0%
Households with children under 187531.8%
Households with seniors (65+)10243.2%
Average household size2.97

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.6%32.2%
Married47.7%48.5%
Separated0.8%0.0%
Widowed8.4%3.3%
Divorced14.5%15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 7.9%
HS graduate 40.9%
Some college, no degree 24.2%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.5%
Graduate / professional 1.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool94.0%
Kindergarten20.9%
Elementary school14463.7%
High school188.0%
College / grad school5323.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.9%
Construction 12.8%
Finance & real estate 12.1%
Agriculture & mining 11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Retail trade 8.0%
Other services 7.7%
Professional & management 5.8%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Public administration 1.0%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.5%
Service16.9%
Sales & office26.8%
Natural resources & construction16.3%
Production & transportation12.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.1%
Government9.9%
Self-employed7.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.3%
Carpool1.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.9%
Work from home2.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.4

Poverty

All people 24.5%
Under 18 years 51.6%
18 and over 14.9%
Married-couple families 4.5%
Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.2%
Retirement income16.5%
Supplemental Security3.0%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP16.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.1%
High blood pressure31.4%
High cholesterol32.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis24.9%
Kidney disease2.6%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health13.0%
Poor mental health12.6%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist63.0%
Cholesterol screening90.1%
Teeth loss13.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans367.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.0%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years8.4%
65 and over18.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance62.9%
Public insurance48.1%
No insurance1.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only68497.6%
Spanish81.2%
Other Indo-European81.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)701100.0%
Born in same state69999.7%
Born in different state61888.2%
Foreign born20.3%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14020%
French9513.6%
Arab71%
AncestryCount%
English30.4%
Dutch20.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.7%
Internet access87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61722

What city is ZIP code 61722 in?

ZIP code 61722 is primarily assigned to Arrowsmith, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61722 in?

ZIP code 61722 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61722?

25% of residents in ZIP code 61722 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 61722 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 61722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61722?

The median home value in ZIP code 61722 is $118,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61722?

ZIP code 61722 has an estimated population of 701 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61722 in?

ZIP code 61722 observes the CST timezone.

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