61723 ZIP Code — Atlanta, IL

Logan County, Illinois

ZIP code 61723 is located in Atlanta, Illinois, within Logan County. It covers approximately 63.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/309.

About ZIP code 61723

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 $141,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,396. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,498

population

63.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atlanta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61721 Armington (8.1 mi) 61754 Mc Lean (8.2 mi) 62512 Beason (8.3 mi) 61778 Waynesville (8.8 mi) 62656 Lincoln (10.1 mi) 62643 Hartsburg (10.9 mi) 62635 Emden (11.4 mi) 61774 Stanford (12 mi) 61772 Shirley (12.4 mi) 61759 Minier (13.3 mi) 61749 Kenney (14 mi) 62518 Chestnut (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,498
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	63.41 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.2554
Longitude	-89.2573
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217/309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	19.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,498

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$77,396

Median household income

$36,334

Per capita income

$141,300

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

914

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

112

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

201

35–44

205

114

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

145

65–74

148

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	595	23.8%
18 and over	1,903	76.2%
65 and over	484	19.4%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,439	96.1%
Two or more races	47	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	40	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.6%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.1%	32.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	19.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$77,396

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 23.7%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,300
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	5.3%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.1%
Electricity	12.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	577	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	87	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	182	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	191	18.4%
Households with children under 18	319	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	33.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	17.1%
Married	60.8%	64.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.5%	11.4%
Divorced	13.3%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 14.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	16.4%
Kindergarten	42	7.0%
Elementary school	271	45.4%
High school	76	12.7%
College / grad school	110	18.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 15.1%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.8%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	26.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	39.8%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,275	91.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,498	100.0%
Born in same state	2,492	99.8%
Born in different state	2,245	89.9%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	410	16.4%
Italian	360	14.4%
Arab	98	3.9%
Norwegian	48	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	1.8%
English	18	0.7%
Irish	17	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61723

What city is ZIP code 61723 in?

ZIP code 61723 is primarily assigned to Atlanta, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61723 in?

ZIP code 61723 falls within Logan County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61723 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 61723 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61723 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61723 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61723?

The median home value in ZIP code 61723 is $141,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61723?

ZIP code 61723 has an estimated population of 2,498 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61723 in?

ZIP code 61723 observes the CST timezone.