61738 ZIP Code — El Paso, IL
Woodford County, Illinois
ZIP code 61738 is located in El Paso, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 86.24 square miles and serves a population of 4,186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61738
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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $78,958.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,186
population
86.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61738 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61738
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| El Paso | Acceptable |
| El Paso | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61771 Secor (6 mi)
61744 Gridley (6.7 mi)
61516 Benson (8.2 mi)
61760 Minonk (8.6 mi)
61748 Hudson (9.8 mi)
61725 Carlock (10.3 mi)
61561 Roanoke (10.3 mi)
61729 Congerville (11.9 mi)
61740 Flanagan (12.3 mi)
61530 Eureka (12.5 mi)
61776 Towanda (13.4 mi)
61753 Lexington (14.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,186 |
| Population density | 49 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 203 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 86.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7517 |
| Longitude | -89.0160 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 309 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 30.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 34.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
4,186
Population
49
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$78,958
Median household income
$37,716
Per capita income
$158,300
Median home value
$899
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
1,263
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
117
Under 5
100
125
5–9
107
197
10–14
169
184
15–19
157
169
20–24
145
261
25–34
223
296
35–44
254
214
45–54
183
137
55–59
118
207
60–64
177
212
65–74
181
83
75–84
72
53
85+
45
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,031 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 3,155 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 646 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Black or African American
2.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,972 | 94.4% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 65 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.5% | 30.5% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 34.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 25.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 9.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k+
7.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.0% |
| Median income | $78,958 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
28.5%
$150k–$200k
24.2%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,300 |
| Median rent / month | $899 |
| Owner occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter occupied | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 81.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.6% |
| Electricity | 7.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.4% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 735 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 103 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 336 | 22.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 316 | 21.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 456 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 385 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 25.9% |
| Married | 42.5% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 8.9% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 33 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 540 | 53.8% |
| High school | 292 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 102 | 10.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Professional & management
13.5%
Finance & real estate
11.5%
Retail trade
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.2%
Information
2.7%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 15.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 15.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
11.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 161 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 35.9% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,969 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 31 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,096 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 4,096 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 3,655 | 87.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 90 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 13.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 554 | 13.2% |
| French | 419 | 10% |
| Arab | 361 | 8.6% |
| English | 106 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 71 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 25 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.4% |
| German | 2 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.6% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61738
What city is ZIP code 61738 in?
ZIP code 61738 is primarily assigned to El Paso, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61738 in?
ZIP code 61738 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61738?
The median home value in ZIP code 61738 is $158,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 61738?
ZIP code 61738 has an estimated population of 4,186 residents, with a density of 49 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61738?
The median household income in ZIP code 61738 is $78,958, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61738 in?
ZIP code 61738 observes the CST timezone.