ZIP Code 61858

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Oakwood · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
3,124

42/sq mi

Median income
$56,415

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$125,500

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 49.2

Land area
74.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61858 in Oakwood, Illinois has a population of 3,124. The median household income is $56,415, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $125,500, 55% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61858 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.6 square miles in Oakwood, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,124 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 61858 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61858 sits at $56,415 (30% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $32,183. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $125,500 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $763 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61858 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 61858

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,124

Population

74.6

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Oakwood, 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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