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Danville, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61834

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

8,454
30/sq mi
$82,443
Median income
$157,300
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Danville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to 8,454 residents across 278.1 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61834 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,443 (3% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,186. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $157,300 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $874 monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vermilion County, letting you compare 61834 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Danville, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61834.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61834, Danville, 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

8,454

Population

278.1

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61834?

41.8

Median Age

59.8%

Male

40.2%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 12.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

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?

$82,443

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$29,186

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61834 ranks nationally

Danville, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,443 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,637

Total Housing Units

2,338

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$157,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$874

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

160

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+60%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61834 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +60% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 125
2021 +9.9% 138
2022 +8.8% 150
2023 -1.1% 148
2024 +8.0% 160

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 61834, employing approximately 4,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,047,000.

138

Businesses

4,048

Employees

$230.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 23 16.7%
Manufacturing 15 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 8.7%
Wholesale trade 11 8.0%
Retail trade 11 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.0%
Construction 10 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 3.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 2.2%

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 61834 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 61834 ranks #2 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 61834 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 61834 ranks the highest 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
61832 Danville, IL 37,290 1.9 mi
61833 Tilton, IL 2,124 4.6 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 8.8 mi
61814 Bismarck, IL 1,157 5.7 mi
61811 Alvin, IL 703 8.9 mi
47982 State Line, IN 143 6.3 mi
61858 Oakwood, IL 3,124 7.2 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 9.7 mi
61848 Henning, IL 227 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Vermilion County

61832 standard
Danville, IL
Pop: 37,290
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
61817 standard
Catlin, IL
Pop: 2,583

Related Areas

Vermilion County Danville, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61834 in? ▼
ZIP code 61834 (Danville) 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 61834? ▼
ZIP code 61834 in Danville, IL has a population of 8,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61834? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61834 is $82,443, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61834? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61834 is $157,300, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61834? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61834 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61834? ▼
ZIP code 61834 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 4,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61834? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61834 are: Other services (except public administration) (23), Manufacturing (15), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61834? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61834 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 60%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61834? ▼
In ZIP code 61834, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 61834? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61834 is 23.4 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 61834? ▼
In ZIP code 61834, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61834? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61834 is 10.6% 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.