61833 ZIP Code — Tilton, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61833 is located in Tilton, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 1.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61833

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 $57,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,167. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61833 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,831

population

1.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61833 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61833

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61833. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tilton	Acceptable
Tilton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61832 Danville (2.7 mi) 61834 Danville (3.1 mi) 61883 Westville (3.5 mi) 61817 Catlin (5.7 mi) 61858 Oakwood (6.6 mi) 61846 Georgetown (8.3 mi) 61814 Bismarck (10 mi) 47974 Perrysville (10.4 mi) 61841 Fairmount (11.1 mi) 61850 Indianola (11.9 mi) 61844 Fithian (12.5 mi) 47932 Covington (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,831
Population density	1,254 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	1.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0971
Longitude	-87.6473
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,831

Population

1,254

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$31,155

Per capita income

$57,700

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

738

Housing units

4.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

179

45–54

180

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	225	12.3%
18 and over	1,606	87.7%
65 and over	479	26.2%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Two or more races 4.6%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,732	90.3%
Hispanic or Latino	88	4.6%
Two or more races	88	4.6%
Black or African American	11	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 27.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	27.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.7%

$50k–$100k 44.7%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$57,700
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	12.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	15.1%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	24.5%
2 bedrooms	33.3%
3 bedrooms	37.7%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	37.2%
3 or more	8.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.6%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	97	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	270	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	284	29.3%
Households with children under 18	162	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	36.6%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.6%	17.0%
Married	38.5%	38.7%
Separated	6.8%	4.8%
Widowed	3.6%	23.4%
Divorced	16.6%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	22	14.9%
Elementary school	58	39.2%
High school	57	38.5%
College / grad school	11	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.0%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Professional & management 14.1%

Public administration 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Retail trade 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 2.9%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	38.0%
Sales & office	11.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.3%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.2%
Retirement income	40.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	161	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	34.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.8%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	11.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,731	94.5%
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)	1,831	100.0%
Born in same state	1,823	99.6%
Born in different state	1,521	83.1%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	304	16.6%
French	275	15%
Arab	121	6.6%
Norwegian	37	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	1%
English	10	0.5%
Polish	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.0%
Internet access	83.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61833

What city is ZIP code 61833 in?

ZIP code 61833 is primarily assigned to Tilton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61833 in?

ZIP code 61833 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61833?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61833 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 61833 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61833 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 61833 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61833?

The median home value in ZIP code 61833 is $57,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 61833 in?

ZIP code 61833 observes the CST timezone.