PlainZIP

Oakwood, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61858

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

3,124
42/sq mi
$56,415
Median income
$125,500
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61858 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61858 covers 74.6 square miles in Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,124 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61858 reports a modest median household income of $56,415 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,183. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.7%. Housing costs here run $125,500 for a typical home value (35% below the state average), with rent averaging $763 a month; 77.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 61858 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 61858

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakwood, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61858.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61858, Oakwood, 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

3,124

Population

74.6

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61858?

49.2

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$56,415

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$32,183

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61858 ranks nationally

Oakwood, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,415 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,360

Total Housing Units

1,148

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$125,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$763

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61858 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 154
2020 +1.0% 156
2021 +16.0% 181
2022 +4.3% 188
2024 – 215

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 36 business establishments in ZIP 61858, employing approximately 404 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,951,000.

36

Businesses

404

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 16.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.1%
Manufacturing 3 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 8.3%

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 61858 vs 61857 →

ZIP 61858 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 61858 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 61858 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 61858 ranks #8 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
61857 Muncie, IL 153 4.1 mi
61844 Fithian, IL 970 5.4 mi
61831 Collison, IL 157 6.5 mi
61832 Danville, IL 37,290 7.0 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 7.1 mi
61833 Tilton, IL 2,124 7.0 mi
61834 Danville, IL 8,454 7.2 mi
61841 Fairmount, IL 1,386 7.9 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 9.4 mi
61812 Armstrong, IL 375 10.2 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
61817 standard
Catlin, IL
Pop: 2,583

Related Areas

Vermilion County Oakwood, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61858 in? ▼
ZIP code 61858 (Oakwood) 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 61858? ▼
ZIP code 61858 in Oakwood, IL has a population of 3,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61858? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61858 is $56,415, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61858? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61858 is $125,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61858? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61858 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61858? ▼
ZIP code 61858 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61858? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61858 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61858? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61858 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 61858? ▼
In ZIP code 61858, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61858? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61858 is 23.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61858? ▼
In ZIP code 61858, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61858? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61858 is 17.8% 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.