ZIP Code 61856 Demographics

Piatt County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61856 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,315

↓ 50.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$86,269

↑ +6.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$208,400

↑ +23.8% vs county

Median Age

40.3 yrs

↑ 3.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.1%

↑ 32.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61856 compares to Piatt County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61856 $86k Piatt $81k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61856 $208k Piatt $168k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

24.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

83.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$991

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61856 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$208,400
Down Payment (20%)$41,680
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,323P&I: $1054 | Tax: $208 | Ins: $61
Rent (Local Median)
$991
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $332/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61856, sorted by distance.

61813 8.0 mi away piatt county 61851 8.9 mi away champaign county 61872 12.3 mi away champaign county 61913 15.0 mi away douglas county 61874 17.1 mi away champaign county 61863 17.9 mi away champaign county 61880 18.0 mi away champaign county 61953 21.9 mi away douglas county

About Piatt County

Piatt County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 16,698. The county's median household income is $81,151 and median home value is $168,300. ZIP code 61856 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Piatt 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.