What to know about ZIP 61653
ZIP code 61653 covers ZIP 61653 with a population of about 2,746.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PEORIA - BLOOMINGTON media market.
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ZIP Code 61653 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,746
Density
N/A
Median income
$16,191
-78% vs US avg
Home value
$141,700
-59% vs US avg
Median rent
$655
-44% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 61653
Income and economy in ZIP 61653
Median household income in ZIP 61653 is about $16,191 — about 78% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 50.6%; unemployment rate near 7.0%; 5.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Food services; about 5.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 61653
Median home value is about $141,700 — about 59% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $655 (about 44% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 2.7% (about 62.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 61653, a household would need roughly $39,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $910. That is about 141% above the local median household income ($16,191), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.