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Tilton, IL
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61833.
Population
2,453
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
645
ZIP codes
1
Tilton and its ZIP codes
Tilton at a glance
- Tilton is about 2.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,697 a year, 33% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,400 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for Tilton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tilton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,697
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$70,400
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (434), Irish Americans (268), French Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Tilton.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
PPP loans
$5.34M
63 loans, 441 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tilton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tilton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tilton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Tilton
1 in or overlapping Tilton. Population shown
Cities near Tilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelgiumVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WestvilleVillage | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CatlinVillage | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| DanvilleCity | 4.1 mi | 17.9 |
| OakwoodVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| GeorgetownCity | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| State Line City, INTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Foster, INCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.3 |
| FairmountVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MuncieVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Perrysville, INTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| BismarckVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| FithianVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| IndianolaVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Eugene, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tilton, IL in?
- Tilton is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Tilton, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tilton include 61833.
- What is the population of Tilton, IL?
- About 2,453 people live in Tilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tilton?
- Nearby places include Belgium (2.6 mi), Westville (3.4 mi), Catlin (4 mi), Danville (4.1 mi), Oakwood (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023