ZIP Code 61834
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Danville · Vermilion County · Illinois
- Population
- 8,454
- Median income
- $82,443
- Median home value
- $157,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.8%
- Land area
- 278.1 sq mi
30/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.8
Chicago
ZIP code 61834 in Danville, Illinois has a population of 8,454. The median household income is $82,443, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $157,300, 43% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 278.1 square miles in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 8,454 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 61834 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61834 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $157,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $874 per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 61834 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 61834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61834.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 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, 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 61834, Danville, 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
8,454
Population
278.1
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61834?
41.8
Median Age
59.8%
Male
40.2%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 61834 vs 61832 →
| 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 |
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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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