61568 ZIP Code — Tremont, IL

Tazewell County, Illinois

ZIP code 61568 is located in Tremont, Illinois, within Tazewell County. It covers approximately 67.80 square miles and serves a population of 4,606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61568

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 $224,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($87,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 38% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61568 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,606

population

67.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tremont	Acceptable
Tremont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61747 Hopedale (6.1 mi) 61535 Groveland (6.1 mi) 61554 Pekin (7.4 mi) 61734 Delavan (7.6 mi) 61755 Mackinaw (8.3 mi) 61550 Morton (8.4 mi) 61558 Pekin (9.3 mi) 61759 Minier (9.6 mi) 61534 Green Valley (10.8 mi) 61610 Creve Coeur (11.6 mi) 61733 Deer Creek (12.7 mi) 61721 Armington (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,606
Population density	68 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	179

Geography
Land area	67.80 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	40.4967
Longitude	-89.4905
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	39.6%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,606

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$87,583

Median household income

$48,898

Per capita income

$224,900

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,447

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

185

5–9

199

187

10–14

201

122

15–19

132

139

20–24

150

260

25–34

280

231

35–44

249

319

45–54

344

55–59

148

60–64

160

338

65–74

364

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,157	25.1%
18 and over	3,449	74.9%
65 and over	956	20.8%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Asian 1.3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,506	97.6%
Asian	60	1.3%
Two or more races	40	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	37.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.6%	33.6%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	24.0%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.1%	4.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	20.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$87,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 32.4%

$300k–$500k 18.3%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,900
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	26.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	32.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.5%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.2%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,199	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	81	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	216	12.3%
Female householder, no spouse	253	14.5%
Households with children under 18	552	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	35.7%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	14.5%
Married	67.8%	73.2%
Separated	0.5%	0.5%
Widowed	2.8%	5.9%
Divorced	6.6%	5.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.2%

HS graduate 27.7%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 13.8%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	5.8%
Kindergarten	60	4.8%
Elementary school	671	53.7%
High school	225	18.0%
College / grad school	222	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 9.8%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Other services 7.8%

Retail trade 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	174	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,405	95.6%
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)	4,593	99.7%
Born in same state	4,587	99.6%
Born in different state	4,066	88.3%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.3%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	578	12.5%
French	534	11.6%
Arab	184	4%
English	71	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	0.5%
Norwegian	12	0.3%
Irish	10	0.2%
German	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61568

What city is ZIP code 61568 in?

ZIP code 61568 is primarily assigned to Tremont, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61568 in?

ZIP code 61568 falls within Tazewell County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61568 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 61568?

ZIP code 61568 has an estimated population of 4,606 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61568?

The median household income in ZIP code 61568 is $87,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61568?

The median home value in ZIP code 61568 is $224,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 61568 in?

ZIP code 61568 observes the CST timezone.