61747 ZIP Code — Hopedale, IL

Tazewell County, Illinois

ZIP code 61747 is located in Hopedale, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 28.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,452 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61747

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 $181,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,792. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61747 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,452
population
28.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61747 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61747

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City Status
Hopedale Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61734 Delavan (4.6 mi) 61759 Minier (5.3 mi) 61568 Tremont (6.1 mi) 61721 Armington (6.9 mi) 61755 Mackinaw (8.2 mi) 62635 Emden (11 mi) 61774 Stanford (11.2 mi) 61535 Groveland (12.1 mi) 61534 Green Valley (12.2 mi) 62643 Hartsburg (12.3 mi) 61550 Morton (12.5 mi) 61554 Pekin (13.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,452
Population density 50 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 179
Geography
Land area 28.86 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.4257
Longitude -89.4217
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 34.9% 37.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 33.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 24.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.5% 4.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,452
Population
50
People per sq mi
50.2
Median age
$84,792
Median household income
$40,029
Per capita income
$181,700
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
79.4%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
504
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
52
Under 5
63
21
5–9
25
37
10–14
45
20
15–19
25
31
20–24
37
72
25–34
87
80
35–44
98
74
45–54
90
64
55–59
77
51
60–64
61
58
65–74
70
50
75–84
61
47
85+
57
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827719.1%
18 and over1,17580.9%
65 and over34323.6%
Median age50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%
Black or African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or more races 1.6%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,40395.1%
Black or African American241.6%
Hispanic or Latino241.6%
Two or more races241.6%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.9% 37.5% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 33.6% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 23.6% 24.0% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.5% 4.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.7%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 7.7%
$25k–$35k 4.6%
$35k–$50k 17.4%
$50k–$75k 14.0%
$75k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 28.8%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 8.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.7%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k7.7%
$25k–$35k4.6%
$35k–$50k17.4%
$50k–$75k14.0%
$75k–$100k9.7%
$100k–$150k28.8%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+8.2%
Median income$84,792

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%
$50k–$100k 13.1%
$100k–$150k 17.2%
$150k–$200k 21.9%
$200k–$300k 26.0%
$300k–$500k 19.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$181,700
Median rent / month$864
Owner occupied79.4%
Renter occupied20.6%
Vacant6.1%
Single-family detached84.5%
Large apartment buildings10.1%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.6%
2000–20096.6%
1990–199915.5%
1980–19891.1%
1970–197918.1%
1960–19699.3%
1950–19598.6%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier30.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom11.8%
2 bedrooms18.7%
3 bedrooms46.1%
4 bedrooms13.6%
5+ bedrooms9.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.4%
1 vehicle21.8%
2 vehicles37.3%
3 or more31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas36.1%
Electricity27.6%
Propane / LP gas35.6%
Wood0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34458.6%
Cohabiting couple345.8%
Male householder, no spouse5910.1%
Female householder, no spouse15025.6%
Households with children under 1814925.4%
Households with seniors (65+)20134.2%
Average household size2.29

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.3%14.5%
Married61.9%61.1%
Separated0.0%3.3%
Widowed6.2%13.3%
Divorced8.6%7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 26.0%
Some college, no degree 22.5%
Associate's degree 16.0%
Bachelor's degree 21.1%
Graduate / professional 8.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.3%
Bachelor's or higher29.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4418.4%
Kindergarten166.7%
Elementary school9941.4%
High school5322.2%
College / grad school2711.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Manufacturing 14.9%
Other services 11.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Public administration 7.0%
Agriculture & mining 6.8%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Retail trade 5.5%
Construction 5.3%
Professional & management 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Information 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.8%
Service15.2%
Sales & office24.1%
Natural resources & construction10.1%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.0%
Government17.2%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.0%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.3%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)25.1

Poverty

All people 5.2%
Under 18 years 6.7%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.2%
Retirement income21.0%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP2.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.8%
High blood pressure33.7%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis27.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer8.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking14.7%
No physical activity24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.3%
Depression16.7%
Fair or poor health13.2%
Poor mental health11.9%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.0%
Visited dentist66.4%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss13.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans998.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.8%
Under 182.9%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.1%
Public insurance30.6%
No insurance7.0%
Uninsured under 194.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,33892.1%
Spanish231.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander10.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,42998.4%
Born in same state1,42798.3%
Born in different state1,25886.6%
Foreign born20.1%
Naturalized citizen231.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20814.3%
Italian17712.2%
Arab1419.7%
AncestryCount%
English80.6%
Polish60.4%
Dutch30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.4%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61747

What city is ZIP code 61747 in?

ZIP code 61747 is primarily assigned to Hopedale, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61747 in?

ZIP code 61747 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61747?

The median home value in ZIP code 61747 is $181,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 61747?

ZIP code 61747 has an estimated population of 1,452 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61747?

The median household income in ZIP code 61747 is $84,792, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61747 in?

ZIP code 61747 observes the CST timezone.

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