ZIP Code 61831

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Collison · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
157

5/sq mi

Median income
$103,750

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$180,000

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.9%

Median age 60.7

Land area
30.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61831 in Collison, Illinois has a population of 157. The median household income is $103,750, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $180,000, 35% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.2 square miles in Collison, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 157 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 61831 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61831 sits at $103,750 (30% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $54,856. The poverty rate stands at 3.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $180,000 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 61831 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 →

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 61831, Collison, 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

157

Population

30.2

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61831?

60.7

Median Age

58.1%

Male

41.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
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?

$103,750

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$54,856

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

108

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$180,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1949

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
61865 Potomac, IL 1,391 5.5 mi
61858 Oakwood, IL 3,124 6.5 mi
61812 Armstrong, IL 375 5.3 mi
61857 Muncie, IL 153 7.9 mi
61844 Fithian, IL 970 7.3 mi
61848 Henning, IL 227 7.4 mi
61833 Tilton, IL 2,124 11.7 mi
60963 Rossville, IL 1,807 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61831 in?
ZIP code 61831 (Collison) 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 61831?
ZIP code 61831 in Collison, IL has a population of 157 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61831?
The median household income in ZIP 61831 is $103,750, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61831?
The median home value in ZIP 61831 is $180,000, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61831 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61831?
In ZIP code 61831, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61831 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Collison, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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