PlainZIP

Indianola, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61850

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

671
8/sq mi
$59,375
Median income
$84,600
Median home value
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Indianola 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
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61850 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Indianola, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to just 671 residents across 89.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61850 reports a modest median household income of $59,375 (26% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,064. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 12.7%. Housing costs here run $84,600 for a typical home value (56% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,047 a month; 89.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.6, and the average commute is -. To put 61850 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermilion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61850, Indianola, 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

671

Population

89.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61850?

59.6

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 98.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$59,375

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$39,064

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61850 ranks nationally

Indianola, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,375 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.2%

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

What does housing look like?

188

Total Housing Units

159

Occupied Units

29

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$84,600

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,047

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 61850, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $88,000.

3

Businesses

4

Employees

$88K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61850 vs 61876 →

ZIP 61850 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 61850 ranks #8 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 61850 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 61850 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
61876 Sidell, IL 800 5.5 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 7.4 mi
61870 Ridge Farm, IL 1,327 6.8 mi
61846 Georgetown, IL 5,101 7.3 mi
61841 Fairmount, IL 1,386 7.9 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 8.9 mi
61940 Metcalf, IL 258 9.6 mi
61924 Chrisman, IL 2,449 10.7 mi
61932 Hume, IL 456 11.6 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 Indianola, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61850 in? ▼
ZIP code 61850 (Indianola) 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 61850? ▼
ZIP code 61850 in Indianola, IL has a population of 671 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61850 is $59,375, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61850 is $84,600, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61850 is White at 98.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61850? ▼
ZIP code 61850 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61850? ▼
In ZIP code 61850, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.2% 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 61850? ▼
In ZIP code 61850, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61850 is 12.5% 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.