61737 ZIP Code — Ellsworth, IL

Mclean County, Illinois

ZIP code 61737 is located in Ellsworth, Illinois, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 34.32 square miles and serves a population of 444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61737

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 $141,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,250. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61737 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

444

population

34.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61737 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61737

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61737. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellsworth	Acceptable
Ellsworth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61730 Cooksville (5.6 mi) 61752 Le Roy (6.6 mi) 61736 Downs (6.8 mi) 61722 Arrowsmith (7.9 mi) 61761 Normal (10.8 mi) 61761 Normal (10.8 mi) 61728 Colfax (11.3 mi) 61776 Towanda (11.3 mi) 61753 Lexington (11.5 mi) 61704 Bloomington (11.5 mi) 61791 Bloomington (12.1 mi) 61701 Bloomington (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	444
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	34.32 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.4500
Longitude	-88.7614
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	34.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

444

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$66,250

Median household income

$32,686

Per capita income

$141,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

189

Housing units

22.9%

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	80	18.0%
18 and over	364	82.0%
65 and over	63	14.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Two or more races 4.7%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	412	88.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	4.9%
Two or more races	22	4.7%
Other race	10	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	38.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.6%	24.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$66,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 38.7%

$150k–$200k 32.5%

$200k–$300k 5.5%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	97.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	4.4%
1990–1999	10.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.6%
Electricity	6.1%
Propane / LP gas	40.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	28	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	38	21.1%
Households with children under 18	43	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	25.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	14.2%
Married	44.8%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.9%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	12.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 20.7%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	11.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	39.3%
High school	23	27.4%
College / grad school	18	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 16.6%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 11.3%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Public administration 8.1%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Other services 5.3%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	25.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.0%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	9.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 26.3%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 70.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	426	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)	432	97.3%
Born in same state	432	97.3%
Born in different state	398	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	2.7%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	11.3%
French	39	8.8%
Italian	38	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	1.1%
English	5	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61737

What city is ZIP code 61737 in?

ZIP code 61737 is primarily assigned to Ellsworth, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61737 in?

ZIP code 61737 falls within Mclean County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61737 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 61737 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61737?

22% of residents in ZIP code 61737 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61737?

The median home value in ZIP code 61737 is $141,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 61737?

ZIP code 61737 has an estimated population of 444 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61737 in?

ZIP code 61737 observes the CST timezone.