61545 ZIP Code — Lowpoint, IL

Woodford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61545 is located in Lowpoint, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 27.01 square miles and serves a population of 766 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61545

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,545.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

766

population

27.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61545 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61545

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61545. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lowpoint	Acceptable
Lowpoint	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61548 Metamora (4.7 mi) 61570 Washburn (5.2 mi) 61523 Chillicothe (7.7 mi) 61540 Lacon (9.3 mi) 61561 Roanoke (11 mi) 61565 Sparland (12.4 mi) 61375 Varna (12.4 mi) 61571 Washington (12.9 mi) 61526 Edelstein (13 mi) 61611 East Peoria (13.4 mi) 61616 Peoria Heights (13.4 mi) 61530 Eureka (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	766
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	203

Geography
Land area	27.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8786
Longitude	-89.3858
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	20.4%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	64.1%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	9.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

766

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$73,545

Median household income

$34,820

Per capita income

$169,000

Median home value

$1,288

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

28.8%

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	207	27.0%
18 and over	559	73.0%
65 and over	128	16.7%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	766	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.4%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	64.1%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	9.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 2.1%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 31.0%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	2.1%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	31.0%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$73,545

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,000
Median rent / month	$1,288
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.8%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	30.0%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	20.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.8%
2 vehicles	11.9%
3 or more	37.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	61.4%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	137	41.6%
Female householder, no spouse	24	7.3%
Households with children under 18	140	42.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	28.0%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.5%	32.2%
Married	54.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.1%
Divorced	26.1%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	9.4%
Kindergarten	8	3.8%
Elementary school	107	50.2%
High school	59	27.7%
College / grad school	19	8.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.2%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 4.8%

Retail trade 4.3%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.3%
Service	4.3%
Sales & office	22.5%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.7

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	23.2%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	5.2%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	732	95.6%
Spanish	5	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	688	89.8%
Born in same state	685	89.4%
Born in different state	613	80.0%
Foreign born	3	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	78	10.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	142	18.5%
Arab	107	14%
French	61	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.2%
Norwegian	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61545

What city is ZIP code 61545 in?

ZIP code 61545 is primarily assigned to Lowpoint, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61545 in?

ZIP code 61545 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61545 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 61545 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61545?

The median home value in ZIP code 61545 is $169,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61545?

ZIP code 61545 has an estimated population of 766 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61545?

The median household income in ZIP code 61545 is $73,545, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61545 in?

ZIP code 61545 observes the CST timezone.