ZIP Code 61956 Demographics

Douglas County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61956 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,931

↓ 85.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,773

↓ 3.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$110,100

↓ 19.7% vs county

Median Age

41.4 yrs

↓ +7.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

↓ +117.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61956 compares to Douglas County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61956 $65k Douglas $67k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61956 $110k Douglas $137k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

78.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$785

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61956 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$110,100
Down Payment (20%)$22,020
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$699P&I: $557 | Tax: $110 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$785
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $86/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61956, sorted by distance.

61941 5.0 mi away douglas county 61919 5.0 mi away douglas county 61852 5.1 mi away champaign county 61942 7.7 mi away douglas county 61863 8.1 mi away champaign county 61864 8.9 mi away champaign county 61816 9.1 mi away champaign county 61880 10.0 mi away champaign county

About Douglas County

Douglas County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 19,714. The county's median household income is $67,177 and median home value is $137,100. ZIP code 61956 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Douglas County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.