61735 ZIP Code — Dewitt, IL

Dewitt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61735 is located in Dewitt, Illinois, within Dewitt County. It covers approximately 20.96 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61735

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 $164,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,078. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

363

population

20.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dewitt	Acceptable
Dewitt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61842 Farmer City (4.7 mi) 61882 Weldon (7.8 mi) 61777 Wapella (9.2 mi) 61839 De Land (9.7 mi) 61727 Clinton (9.9 mi) 61752 Le Roy (10.8 mi) 61736 Downs (11.5 mi) 61745 Heyworth (13.2 mi) 61854 Mansfield (14 mi) 61830 Cisco (14.4 mi) 61778 Waynesville (15.2 mi) 61756 Maroa (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	20.96 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	40.2048
Longitude	-88.8099
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$85,078

Median household income

$33,446

Per capita income

$164,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.8%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

30.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	30.0%
18 and over	254	70.0%
65 and over	34	9.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Black or African American 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	360	99.2%
Black or African American	1	0.3%
Asian	1	0.3%
Two or more races	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 30.9%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	30.9%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$85,078

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 16.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.8%
Renter occupied	7.2%
Vacant	26.5%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.4%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	21.7%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.6%
Electricity	6.5%
Propane / LP gas	43.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	91	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	22	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	24	17.3%
Households with children under 18	66	47.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	21.6%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	7.8%
Married	53.4%	70.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	6.2%
Divorced	9.8%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	30.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	15.0%
Kindergarten	17	14.2%
Elementary school	21	17.5%
High school	37	30.8%
College / grad school	27	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Construction 7.5%

Retail trade 5.7%

Information 4.2%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	4.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.5%
Carpool	0.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.1

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	13.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	348	95.9%
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)	362	99.7%
Born in same state	362	99.7%
Born in different state	337	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	43	11.8%
French	35	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61735

What city is ZIP code 61735 in?

ZIP code 61735 is primarily assigned to Dewitt, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61735 in?

ZIP code 61735 falls within Dewitt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61735 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 61735 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61735 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61735 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61735?

The median home value in ZIP code 61735 is $164,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61735?

ZIP code 61735 has an estimated population of 363 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61735 in?

ZIP code 61735 observes the CST timezone.