ZIP Code 61844

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Fithian · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
970

7/sq mi

Median income
$105,179

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$153,400

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.4%

Median age 49.5

Land area
149.2 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61844 in Fithian, Illinois has a population of 970. The median household income is $105,179, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $153,400, 45% below the US average. 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61844 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.2 square miles in Fithian, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 970 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 61844 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61844 sits at $105,179 (31% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,627. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $153,400 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,039 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61844 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, 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 61844 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 61844, Fithian, 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

970

Population

149.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61844?

49.5

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
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 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$105,179

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$47,627

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

455

Total Housing Units

447

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$153,400

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,039

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 61844, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,776,000.

13

Businesses

43

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 30.8%
Wholesale trade 3 23.1%

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 61844 vs 61857 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61857 Muncie, IL 153 2.1 mi
61859 Ogden, IL 1,297 4.9 mi
61858 Oakwood, IL 3,124 5.4 mi
61812 Armstrong, IL 375 7.7 mi
61871 Royal, IL 284 6.2 mi
61841 Fairmount, IL 1,386 8.1 mi
61831 Collison, IL 157 7.3 mi
61849 Homer, IL 1,842 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61844 in?
ZIP code 61844 (Fithian) 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 61844?
ZIP code 61844 in Fithian, IL has a population of 970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61844?
The median household income in ZIP 61844 is $105,179, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61844?
The median home value in ZIP 61844 is $153,400, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61844?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61844 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61844?
ZIP code 61844 has 13 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 61844?
In ZIP code 61844, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 61844?
In ZIP code 61844, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61844?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61844 is 6.9% 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 Fithian, IL

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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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