ZIP Code 61917 - Brocton Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61917 is located in Brocton Illinois. Portions of 61917 are also in Embarrass Township and Shiloh Township (Edgar County) and Sargent Township. 61917 is primarily within Edgar County, with some portions in Douglas County. Regionally, 61917 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 61917 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Brocton |
| Primary County | Edgar County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 493 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61917 Map
61917 Demographics
61917 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61917 is White. The current unemployment level in 61917 is 5.2%.
| Population | 493 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 8 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 261 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,833 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $192,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.44% |
61917 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 531 | 99.44% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61917 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 33 | 9.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 40 | 11.14% |
| High School Diploma | 155 | 43.18% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 31 | 8.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 50 | 13.93% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 18 | 5.01% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61917 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.70449829, -87.8992691 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 65 Square Miles |
61917 Schools
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61917 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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