Wapella, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61777
De Witt County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 952
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $90,250
- Median income Above-median income area
- $139,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wapella pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61777 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61777 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wapella, De Witt County, Illinois, home to just 952 residents across 104.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61777 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,250 (13% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,851. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.9% and unemployment is 1.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,900 (27% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 82.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in De Witt County, so 61777 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 61777
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wapella, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61777.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 61777, Wapella, 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
952
Population
104.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61777?
36.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$90,250
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$40,851
Per Capita Income
1.9%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61777 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Wapella, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,250 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
403housing units
403
Total Housing Units
367
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,900
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$782
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 61777, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,955,000.
23
Businesses
158
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 39.1% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61777 vs 61745 →
ZIP 61777 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61727
Clinton (61727)
10,015 residents
- 61745
Heyworth (61745)
4,408 residents
- 61777 952
Wapella (61777)
952 residents
- 61778 683
Waynesville (61778)
683 residents
- 61735 420
Dewitt (61735)
420 residents
- 61772 351
Shirley (61772)
351 residents
- 61750 133
Lane (61750)
133 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61777 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61777 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61745
Heyworth (61745)
$107,835 median income
- 61735
Dewitt (61735)
$93,125 median income
- 61777
Wapella (61777)
$90,250 median income
- 61727
Clinton (61727)
$70,063 median income
- 61778
Waynesville (61778)
$59,868 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61777 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61777, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61777 in?
ZIP code 61777 (Wapella) is located in De Witt County, Illinois. De Witt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/de-witt-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61777?
ZIP code 61777 in Wapella, IL has a population of 952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61777?
The median household income in ZIP 61777 is $90,250, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61777?
The median home value in ZIP 61777 is $139,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61777?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61777 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61777?
ZIP code 61777 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61777?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61777 are: Construction (9), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61777?
In ZIP code 61777, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 61777?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61777 is 25.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61777?
In ZIP code 61777, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61777?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61777 is 1.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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