PlainZIP

Vermont, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61484

Fulton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

825
8/sq mi
$48,462
Median income
$58,700
Median home value
10.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vermont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61484 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61484 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vermont, Fulton County, Illinois, home to just 825 residents across 99.4 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61484 reports a modest median household income of $48,462 (39% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,708. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $58,700 for a typical home value (69% below the state average), with rent averaging $704 a month; 80.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fulton County, letting you compare 61484 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61484, Vermont, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

825

Population

99.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61484?

46.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$48,462

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$27,708

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61484 ranks nationally

Vermont, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,462 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

415

Total Housing Units

342

Occupied Units

73

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.4%
Renter 19.6%

$58,700

Median Home Value

-69% vs state

$704

Median Rent

1948

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 61484, employing approximately 275 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,773,000.

12

Businesses

275

Employees

$10.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 61484 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61484 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61484 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 61484 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61482 Table Grove, IL 650 6.6 mi
61411 Adair, IL 378 8.1 mi
61501 Astoria, IL 1,921 7.8 mi
61441 Ipava, IL 897 8.2 mi
62624 Browning, IL 546 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fulton County

61520 standard
Canton, IL
Pop: 17,839
61542 standard
Lewistown, IL
Pop: 3,794
61531 standard
Farmington, IL
Pop: 3,379
61427 standard
Cuba, IL
Pop: 2,329
61501 standard
Astoria, IL
Pop: 1,921
61415 standard
Avon, IL
Pop: 1,747

Related Areas

Fulton County Vermont, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61484 in? ▼
ZIP code 61484 (Vermont) is located in Fulton County, Illinois. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61484? ▼
ZIP code 61484 in Vermont, IL has a population of 825 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61484? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61484 is $48,462, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61484? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61484 is $58,700, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61484? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61484 is White at 98.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61484? ▼
ZIP code 61484 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61484? ▼
In ZIP code 61484, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61484? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61484 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61484? ▼
In ZIP code 61484, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61484? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61484 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.