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ZIP 61571

Pop. 24,470·Tazewell County·166th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,511/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+11.0%
vs US Median
-$454
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 61571 · $1,511
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,100
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,100/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,132/yr
At $1,511/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyTazewell County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +11.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 61571 (Washington, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 38.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,470
Median income
$90,386
Median age
40.4
Renters
19.5%
Age distribution
25.7%
18.1%
26.1%
18.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3418.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.9%
65+18.2%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
95.4%
White95.4%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
22.1%
36.8%
38.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+38.4%
Housing tenure
80.5%
19.5%
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 61571 in Washington, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,162 → $90,386
up 14.2%
Population
24,761 → 24,470
down 1.2%
Renter share
21.8% → 19.5%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 38.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
39 → 40.4
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $79,162 in 2021 to $90,386 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 24,761 residents to roughly 24,470. Renters now make up 19.5% of households, compared with 21.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 61571 covers Washington, IL. The median rent here is $1,511/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($90,386/yr), ZIP 61571 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 61571?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 61571 (Washington, IL) is $1,511. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 61571 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 61571's median rent of $1,511/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 61571 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 61571 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #166 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,511/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 61571?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,511/mo in ZIP 61571. The local median household income is $90,386/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 61571?

Rent in ZIP 61571 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 61571 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 61571 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,511/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($90,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 61571 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 61571 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.5% of ZIP 61571 households are renters, while 80.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 61571 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 61571 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 61571 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $1,511/mo, it's $187 above the Washington citywide median of $1,324/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 61571 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 61571 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,511/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 61571's median household income ($90,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 61571 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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