61550 ZIP Code — Morton, IL

Tazewell County, Illinois

ZIP code 61550 is located in Morton, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 41.22 square miles and serves a population of 18,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61550

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,159. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 37% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61550 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,483

population

41.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61550 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61550

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morton	Acceptable
Morton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61535 Groveland (5.9 mi) 61571 Washington (6.1 mi) 61733 Deer Creek (6.2 mi) 61755 Mackinaw (7.2 mi) 61568 Tremont (8.4 mi) 61635 East Peoria (8.7 mi) 61742 Goodfield (8.9 mi) 61610 Creve Coeur (9.4 mi) 61611 East Peoria (10.4 mi) 61603 Peoria (10.5 mi) 61633 Peoria (10.5 mi) 61634 Peoria (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,483
Population density	448 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	41.22 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.6072
Longitude	-89.4244
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	25.7%	37.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.8%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

18,483

Population

448

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$88,159

Median household income

$44,318

Per capita income

$231,500

Median home value

$989

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

6,660

Housing units

38.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

471

Under 5

540

474

5–9

544

687

10–14

789

556

15–19

639

236

20–24

271

920

25–34

1,057

1,092

35–44

1,253

973

45–54

1,117

471

55–59

541

654

60–64

751

1,054

65–74

1,211

554

75–84

635

462

85+

531

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,319	23.4%
18 and over	14,164	76.6%
65 and over	4,447	24.1%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	17,220	91.6%
Two or more races	544	2.9%
Asian	425	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	319	1.7%
Black or African American	193	1%
Other race	100	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	37.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	37.2%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.8%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	12.9%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$88,159

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 36.2%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,500
Median rent / month	$989
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	41.9%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	44.9%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.4%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,460	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	207	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	992	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,942	25.5%
Households with children under 18	2,229	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,799	36.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	23.2%
Married	69.0%	57.4%
Separated	0.3%	1.1%
Widowed	2.1%	9.0%
Divorced	8.3%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 25.8%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	38.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	311	7.6%
Kindergarten	110	2.7%
Elementary school	2,103	51.6%
High school	977	24.0%
College / grad school	577	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Retail trade 10.1%

Professional & management 9.6%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Other services 6.8%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.4%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.3

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 28.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.5%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	20.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.1%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	916	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,472	94.5%
Spanish	248	1.4%
Other Indo-European	128	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	109	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,067	97.7%
Born in same state	18,023	97.5%
Born in different state	14,921	80.7%
Foreign born	44	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	416	2.3%
Not a US citizen	128	30.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,494	13.5%
Italian	2,166	11.7%
Arab	1,339	7.2%
English	355	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	246	1.3%
Dutch	239	1.3%
Irish	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61550

What city is ZIP code 61550 in?

ZIP code 61550 is primarily assigned to Morton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61550 in?

ZIP code 61550 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61550 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 61550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61550?

ZIP code 61550 has an estimated population of 18,483 residents, with a density of 448 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61550?

The median household income in ZIP code 61550 is $88,159, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61550?

The median home value in ZIP code 61550 is $231,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 61550 in?

ZIP code 61550 observes the CST timezone.