61913 ZIP Code — Atwood, IL

Douglas County, Illinois

ZIP code 61913 is located in Atwood, Illinois, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 41.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,229 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61913

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 $112,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,912. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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 61913 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,229
population
41.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61913 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61913

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61913. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Atwood Acceptable
Atwood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61929 Hammond (6.8 mi) 61813 Bement (7.7 mi) 61851 Ivesdale (9.3 mi) 61953 Tuscola (9.7 mi) 61911 Arthur (9.8 mi) 61872 Sadorus (9.9 mi) 61863 Pesotum (11.1 mi) 61910 Arcola (13 mi) 61937 Lovington (13.2 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (14.5 mi) 61880 Tolono (14.8 mi) 61856 Monticello (15.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,229
Population density 30 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 41.00 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.8237
Longitude -88.4630
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.3% 40.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 34.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 21.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.8% 3.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,229
Population
30
People per sq mi
46.5
Median age
$56,912
Median household income
$33,766
Per capita income
$112,900
Median home value
$688
Median monthly rent
86.5%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
572
Housing units
12.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
26
27
5–9
35
30
10–14
40
43
15–19
56
19
20–24
26
37
25–34
50
82
35–44
108
61
45–54
80
37
55–59
50
42
60–64
56
75
65–74
100
47
75–84
62
9
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1823819.4%
18 and over99180.6%
65 and over30424.7%
Median age46.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or more races 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,19896.8%
Asian131.1%
Two or more races131.1%
Hispanic or Latino80.6%
Other race40.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 51.3% 40.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 34.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 17.5% 21.6% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.8% 3.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 3.5%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 8.3%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 21.2%
$75k–$100k 5.5%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 8.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.5%
$10k–$15k4.1%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k8.3%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k21.2%
$75k–$100k5.5%
$100k–$150k18.3%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+8.3%
Median income$56,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%
$50k–$100k 30.5%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 22.8%
$200k–$300k 6.6%
$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,900
Median rent / month$688
Owner occupied86.5%
Renter occupied13.5%
Vacant16.0%
Single-family detached88.5%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes5.7%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.6%
2000–20092.0%
1990–199917.7%
1980–19894.8%
1970–197916.6%
1960–196912.2%
1950–195920.2%
1940–19492.5%
1939 or earlier23.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom11.2%
2 bedrooms33.2%
3 bedrooms46.7%
4 bedrooms8.5%
5+ bedrooms0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle27.3%
2 vehicles41.7%
3 or more27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.7%
Electricity24.2%
Propane / LP gas10.7%
Wood0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32960.7%
Cohabiting couple122.2%
Male householder, no spouse6411.8%
Female householder, no spouse13725.3%
Households with children under 1812122.3%
Households with seniors (65+)20938.6%
Average household size2.27

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.5%22.1%
Married65.1%60.0%
Separated1.7%4.7%
Widowed4.2%5.4%
Divorced4.6%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 4.3%
HS graduate 52.9%
Some college, no degree 21.9%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.4%
Bachelor's or higher12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3313.6%
Kindergarten52.1%
Elementary school11045.3%
High school6928.4%
College / grad school2610.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.1%
Retail trade 14.1%
Construction 10.7%
Education & healthcare 10.7%
Professional & management 9.2%
Transportation & utilities 9.0%
Wholesale trade 6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Agriculture & mining 4.5%
Information 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Public administration 1.9%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.8%
Service15.4%
Sales & office25.3%
Natural resources & construction15.2%
Production & transportation19.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.6%
Government7.3%
Self-employed7.7%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.9%
Carpool5.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home8.9%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)24.1

Poverty

All people 8.3%
Under 18 years 2.6%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 3.3%
Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.5%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security3.7%
Cash public assistance1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP7.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.8%
High blood pressure36.5%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis30.2%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.6%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.3%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.7%
Depression19.2%
Fair or poor health17.9%
Poor mental health14.0%
Poor physical health12.1%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist57.8%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss19.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans727.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.1%
65 and over32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.1%
Public insurance36.8%
No insurance0.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,18396.3%
Spanish141.2%
Other Indo-European60.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages80.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,21398.7%
Born in same state1,20998.4%
Born in different state1,03684.3%
Foreign born40.3%
Naturalized citizen161.3%
Not a US citizen637.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14912.1%
French13711.1%
Arab715.8%
AncestryCount%
Polish30.2%
English10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.1%
Internet access92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61913

What city is ZIP code 61913 in?

ZIP code 61913 is primarily assigned to Atwood, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61913 in?

ZIP code 61913 falls within Piatt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61913 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 61913 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61913?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61913?

The median home value in ZIP code 61913 is $112,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 61913?

ZIP code 61913 has an estimated population of 1,229 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61913 in?

ZIP code 61913 observes the CST timezone.

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