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Mansfield, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61854

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

1,438
10/sq mi
$86,705
Median income
$165,600
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61854 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61854 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 138.3 square miles in Mansfield, Piatt County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,438 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 61854 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61854 sits at $86,705 (8% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $47,231. The poverty rate stands at 6.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $165,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,021 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61854 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Piatt County, so you can benchmark 61854 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 61854

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61854.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61854, Mansfield, 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

1,438

Population

138.3

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61854?

49.7

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
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 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$86,705

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$47,231

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61854 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,705 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

679

Total Housing Units

584

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$165,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,021

Median Rent

1968

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61854 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +11.2% 169
2020 -5.9% 159
2021 +12.4% 178
2022 +4.5% 186
2024 — 224

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 22 business establishments in ZIP 61854, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,740,000.

22

Businesses

109

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 5 22.7%
Wholesale trade 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.6%

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 61854 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 61854 ranks #4 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 61854 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 61854 ranks #5 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
61853 Mahomet, IL 13,206 5.8 mi
61724 Bellflower, IL 536 8.8 mi
61884 White Heath, IL 1,244 8.2 mi
61839 De Land, IL 586 7.2 mi
61842 Farmer City, IL 2,984 7.9 mi
61875 Seymour, IL 761 9.0 mi
61815 Bondville, IL 228 10.1 mi
61843 Fisher, IL 2,363 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Piatt County

61856 standard
Monticello, IL
Pop: 7,433
61813 standard
Bement, IL
Pop: 1,971
61818 standard
Cerro Gordo, IL
Pop: 1,665
61884 standard
White Heath, IL
Pop: 1,244
61929 standard
Hammond, IL
Pop: 769
61839 standard
De Land, IL
Pop: 586

Related Areas

Piatt County Mansfield, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61854 in? ▼
ZIP code 61854 (Mansfield) is located in Piatt County, Illinois. Piatt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/piatt-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61854? ▼
ZIP code 61854 in Mansfield, IL has a population of 1,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61854? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61854 is $86,705, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61854? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61854 is $165,600, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61854? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61854 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61854? ▼
ZIP code 61854 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61854? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61854 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Wholesale trade (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61854? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61854 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 61854? ▼
In ZIP code 61854, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 61854? ▼
In ZIP code 61854, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61854? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61854 is 6.6% 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 Mansfield, IL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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