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Waynesville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61778

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

683
9/sq mi
$59,868
Median income
$114,600
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waynesville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61778 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61778 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waynesville, De Witt County, Illinois, home to just 683 residents across 78.5 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61778 reports a modest median household income of $59,868 (25% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,506. Local economic indicators show a 26.4% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $114,600 (40% below the state average), median rent at $670 a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing De Witt County, letting you compare 61778 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 61778, Waynesville, 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

683

Population

78.5

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61778?

49.3

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,868

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$37,506

Per Capita Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61778 ranks nationally

Waynesville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,868 29th percentile higher than 29% 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 81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

What does housing look like?

291

Total Housing Units

266

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.0%
Renter 6.0%

$114,600

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$670

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 61778, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $351,000.

10

Businesses

15

Employees

$351K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 40.0%
Retail trade 3 30.0%

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 61778 vs 61749 →

ZIP 61778 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 61778 ranks #5 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 61778 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 61778 ranks #6 of 7 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
61749 Kenney, IL 556 9.6 mi
61777 Wapella, IL 952 7.9 mi
61772 Shirley, IL 351 10.3 mi
61754 Mc Lean, IL 1,261 7.9 mi
62512 Beason, IL 500 8.5 mi
61745 Heyworth, IL 4,408 8.8 mi
61727 Clinton, IL 10,015 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in De Witt County

61727 standard
Clinton, IL
Pop: 10,015
61842 standard
Farmer City, IL
Pop: 2,984
61777 standard
Wapella, IL
Pop: 952
61882 standard
Weldon, IL
Pop: 713
61749 standard
Kenney, IL
Pop: 556
61735 standard
Dewitt, IL
Pop: 420

Related Areas

De Witt County Waynesville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61778 in? ▼
ZIP code 61778 (Waynesville) 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 61778? ▼
ZIP code 61778 in Waynesville, IL has a population of 683 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61778? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61778 is $59,868, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61778? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61778 is $114,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61778? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61778 is White at 98.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61778? ▼
ZIP code 61778 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61778? ▼
In ZIP code 61778, 81.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61778? ▼
In ZIP code 61778, approximately 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61778? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61778 is 26.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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