61548 ZIP Code — Metamora, IL

Woodford County, Illinois

ZIP code 61548 is located in Metamora, Illinois, within Woodford County. It covers approximately 75.68 square miles and serves a population of 12,301 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61548

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,366. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 61548 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,301

population

75.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Metamora	Acceptable
Metamora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61545 Lowpoint (4.7 mi) 61571 Washington (8.2 mi) 61523 Chillicothe (8.9 mi) 61570 Washburn (8.9 mi) 61635 East Peoria (9.3 mi) 61611 East Peoria (9.3 mi) 61616 Peoria Heights (9.7 mi) 61561 Roanoke (10.9 mi) 61614 Peoria (10.9 mi) 61530 Eureka (10.9 mi) 61603 Peoria (11 mi) 61615 Peoria (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,301
Population density	163 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	203

Geography
Land area	75.68 sq mi
Water area	3.98 sq mi
Latitude	40.8134
Longitude	-89.4091
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	19.7%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	9.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

12,301

Population

163

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$106,366

Median household income

$48,489

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

4,368

Housing units

49.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

398

Under 5

413

436

5–9

453

317

10–14

329

465

15–19

483

223

20–24

231

481

25–34

499

979

35–44

1,017

830

45–54

863

381

55–59

397

443

60–64

460

666

65–74

693

288

75–84

299

126

85+

131

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,981	24.2%
18 and over	9,320	75.8%
65 and over	2,203	17.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.9%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,896	95.9%
Two or more races	228	1.8%
Asian	137	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	105	0.8%
Black or African American	40	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.7%	30.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	34.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	33.6%	25.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.5%	9.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 19.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	19.5%
Median income	$106,366

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 21.7%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 26.8%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	3.9%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.8%
Electricity	23.6%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,045	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	150	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	401	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,029	22.2%
Households with children under 18	1,519	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,447	31.3%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.8%	22.7%
Married	64.4%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	4.8%	7.0%
Divorced	6.9%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 18.2%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 29.5%

Graduate / professional 20.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	49.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	303	9.4%
Kindergarten	207	6.4%
Elementary school	1,212	37.7%
High school	770	23.9%
College / grad school	726	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.2%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Professional & management 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.7%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 22.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	33.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.1%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	19.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.1%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	71.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	709	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	20.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	24.0%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,490	93.4%
Spanish	30	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	28	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,042	97.9%
Born in same state	11,928	97.0%
Born in different state	9,683	78.7%
Foreign born	114	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	259	2.1%
Not a US citizen	195	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,691	13.7%
French	1,462	11.9%
Arab	593	4.8%
Polish	261	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	203	1.7%
Dutch	85	0.7%
Irish	70	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61548

What city is ZIP code 61548 in?

ZIP code 61548 is primarily assigned to Metamora, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61548 in?

ZIP code 61548 falls within Woodford County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61548 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61548?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61548?

The median household income in ZIP code 61548 is $106,366, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61548?

ZIP code 61548 has an estimated population of 12,301 residents, with a density of 163 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61548 in?

ZIP code 61548 observes the CST timezone.