PlainZIP

Bismarck, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61814

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

1,157
21/sq mi
$59,408
Median income
$111,200
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61814 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61814 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bismarck, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to just 1,157 residents across 55.9 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61814 reports a modest median household income of $59,408 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,359. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $111,200 (42% below the state average), median rent at $883 a month, and owner-occupancy at 84.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61814, plus 6 more within Vermilion County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 61814, Bismarck, 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

1,157

Population

55.9

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61814?

44.4

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$59,408

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$37,359

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61814 ranks nationally

Bismarck, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,408 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

491

Total Housing Units

489

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$111,200

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$883

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 61814, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,418,000.

14

Businesses

43

Employees

$2.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%

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 61814 vs 47982 →

ZIP 61814 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 61814 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 61814 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 61814 ranks #7 of 9 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
47982 State Line, IN 143 3.3 mi
61811 Alvin, IL 703 5.0 mi
61834 Danville, IL 8,454 5.7 mi
61832 Danville, IL 37,290 7.3 mi
47991 West Lebanon, IN 1,070 7.4 mi
61833 Tilton, IL 2,124 9.9 mi
61848 Henning, IL 227 8.7 mi
60963 Rossville, IL 1,807 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

61832 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
61834 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 8,454
60942 standard
Hoopeston, IL
Pop: 6,181
61846 standard
Georgetown, IL
Pop: 5,101
61883 standard
Westville, IL
Pop: 4,438
61858 standard
Oakwood, IL
Pop: 3,124

Related Areas

Vermilion County Bismarck, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61814 in? ▼
ZIP code 61814 (Bismarck) is located in Vermilion County, Illinois. Vermilion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/vermilion-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61814? ▼
ZIP code 61814 in Bismarck, IL has a population of 1,157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61814? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61814 is $59,408, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61814? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61814 is $111,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61814? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61814 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61814? ▼
ZIP code 61814 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61814? ▼
In ZIP code 61814, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 61814? ▼
In ZIP code 61814, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61814? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61814 is 7.3% 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.