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Muncie, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61857

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

153
245/sq mi
$83,750
Median income
$76,500
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Muncie pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
245
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61857 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61857 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muncie, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to just 153 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 245 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61857 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,750 (5% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,708. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $76,500 (60% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Vermilion County, letting you compare 61857 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 →

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 61857, Muncie, 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

153

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

245

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61857?

53.5

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$83,750

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$39,708

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61857 ranks nationally

Muncie, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,750 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 61.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

79

Total Housing Units

69

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$76,500

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1945

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61857 vs 61844 →

ZIP 61857 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 61857 ranks #0 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 61857 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 61857 ranks #6 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
61844 Fithian, IL 970 2.1 mi
61858 Oakwood, IL 3,124 4.1 mi
61841 Fairmount, IL 1,386 6.3 mi
61859 Ogden, IL 1,297 6.8 mi
61831 Collison, IL 157 7.9 mi
61812 Armstrong, IL 375 9.5 mi
61871 Royal, IL 284 8.4 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 8.6 mi
61849 Homer, IL 1,842 9.7 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 Muncie, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61857 in? ▼
ZIP code 61857 (Muncie) 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 61857? ▼
ZIP code 61857 in Muncie, IL has a population of 153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61857? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61857 is $83,750, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61857? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61857 is $76,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61857? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61857 is White at 96.6%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61857? ▼
In ZIP code 61857, 61.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 61857? ▼
In ZIP code 61857, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61857? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61857 is 4.9% 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.