61526 ZIP Code — Edelstein, IL

Peoria County, Illinois

ZIP code 61526 is located in Edelstein, Illinois, within Peoria County. It covers approximately 30.58 square miles and serves a population of 808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61526

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $266,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($97,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 50% 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 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61526 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

808

population

30.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Edelstein	Acceptable
Edelstein	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61523 Chillicothe (5.3 mi) 61525 Dunlap (5.9 mi) 61559 Princeville (8.5 mi) 61565 Sparland (8.8 mi) 61479 Speer (9.3 mi) 61615 Peoria (10.3 mi) 61528 Edwards (11.3 mi) 61614 Peoria (11.8 mi) 61616 Peoria Heights (12.7 mi) 61545 Lowpoint (13 mi) 61491 Wyoming (13.4 mi) 61548 Metamora (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	808
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	30.58 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.9228
Longitude	-89.6271
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	39.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

808

Population

People per sq mi

56.8

Median age

$97,500

Median household income

$56,021

Per capita income

$266,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

405

Housing units

39.7%

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

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	147	18.2%
18 and over	661	81.8%
65 and over	282	34.9%
Median age	56.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.6%

Two or more races 11%

Asian 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	700	86.6%
Two or more races	89	11%
Asian	19	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	44.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	30.9%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	19.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	12.2%	5.2%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 14.5%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	1.8%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	14.5%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$97,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 40.9%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$266,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.4%
Renter occupied	3.6%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	13.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	4.8%
3 bedrooms	52.3%
4 bedrooms	35.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.7%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	21.4%
Propane / LP gas	58.4%
Fuel oil	3.0%
Wood	4.8%
Solar	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	222	66.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	20.2%
Households with children under 18	52	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	51.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.8%	16.8%
Married	77.9%	65.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	13.2%
Divorced	10.7%	4.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.2%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 30.1%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	33.3%
Kindergarten	18	17.1%
Elementary school	21	20.0%
High school	27	25.7%
College / grad school	4	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 22.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 6.0%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.9%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.4%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.3%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	55.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	11.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	11.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.7%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	738	91.3%
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)	800	99.0%
Born in same state	789	97.6%
Born in different state	609	75.4%
Foreign born	11	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	15.3%
French	78	9.7%
English	44	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	38	4.7%
Norwegian	7	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61526

What city is ZIP code 61526 in?

ZIP code 61526 is primarily assigned to Edelstein, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61526 in?

ZIP code 61526 falls within Peoria County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61526 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 61526 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61526 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 61526 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61526 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 61526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61526?

ZIP code 61526 has an estimated population of 808 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61526 in?

ZIP code 61526 observes the CST timezone.