61813 ZIP Code — Bement, IL

Piatt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61813 is located in Bement, Illinois, within Piatt County. It covers approximately 63.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61813

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 $101,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,714. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61813 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,665

population

63.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61813 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61813

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61813. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bement	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61929 Hammond (6.1 mi) 61851 Ivesdale (7.6 mi) 61913 Atwood (7.7 mi) 61856 Monticello (8.9 mi) 61818 Cerro Gordo (9 mi) 61872 Sadorus (10.5 mi) 61830 Cisco (11.5 mi) 61884 White Heath (13.2 mi) 61937 Lovington (14.3 mi) 61863 Pesotum (14.4 mi) 62501 Argenta (14.7 mi) 61875 Seymour (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,665
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	63.88 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.9085
Longitude	-88.5561
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	49.3%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,665

Population

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$75,714

Median household income

$33,827

Per capita income

$101,500

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

627

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

125

35–44

129

128

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	301	18.1%
18 and over	1,364	81.9%
65 and over	265	15.9%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Black or African American 2.8%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,599	95.9%
Black or African American	47	2.8%
Two or more races	19	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	16.1%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$75,714

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 36.0%

$100k–$150k 30.4%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 3.4%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,500
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	32.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.3%
Electricity	13.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	45.8%
Cohabiting couple	105	15.1%
Male householder, no spouse	147	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	124	17.9%
Households with children under 18	176	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	26.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	27.4%
Married	44.1%	45.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	8.6%
Divorced	17.1%	18.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	10.8%
Kindergarten	20	6.3%
Elementary school	107	33.9%
High school	115	36.4%
College / grad school	40	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Construction 12.3%

Retail trade 9.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.6%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 4.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.0%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.2%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,592	95.6%
Spanish	6	0.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,653	99.3%
Born in same state	1,649	99.0%
Born in different state	1,408	84.6%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.7%
Not a US citizen	3	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	336	20.2%
French	194	11.7%
Arab	119	7.1%
English	36	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.4%
German	4	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.7%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61813

What city is ZIP code 61813 in?

ZIP code 61813 is primarily assigned to Bement, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61813 in?

ZIP code 61813 falls within Piatt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61813 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61813 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61813?

The median home value in ZIP code 61813 is $101,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61813?

ZIP code 61813 has an estimated population of 1,665 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61813?

The median household income in ZIP code 61813 is $75,714, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61813 in?

ZIP code 61813 observes the CST timezone.