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
$90,250
Median income
$139,900
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.6 square miles in Wapella, De Witt County, Illinois. The area is home to 952 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61777 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61777 sits at $90,250 (13% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,851. The poverty rate stands at 1.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $139,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61777 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing De Witt County, so you can benchmark 61777 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61777

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61777.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

952

Population

104.6

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61777?

36.5

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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

$40,851

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61777 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,250 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

403

Total Housing Units

367

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$139,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61777 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 61777 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 61777 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 61777 ranks #3 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
61745 Heyworth, IL 4,408 5.7 mi
61727 Clinton, IL 10,015 7.0 mi
61778 Waynesville, IL 683 7.9 mi
61735 Dewitt, IL 420 7.1 mi
61750 Lane, IL 133 9.3 mi
61772 Shirley, IL 351 11.6 mi

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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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