Ogden, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61859
Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,297
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $102,708
- Median income Above-median income area
- $182,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ogden pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61859 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61859 (Ogden, IL) fell -9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.6 in 2023 to 179.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61859 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois, home to just 1,297 residents across 81.1 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61859 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,708 (28% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,863. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $182,500 (5% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $1,500; 92.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61859 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 61859
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ogden, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61859.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61859, Ogden, 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
1,297
Population
81.1
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61859?
39.6
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$102,708
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$45,863
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61859 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Ogden, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$102,708 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
467housing units
467
Total Housing Units
443
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,500
Median Rent
1973
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
-9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61859 have decreased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.1% | 153 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 166 |
| 2022 | -8.5% | 152 |
| 2023 | +30.7% | 199 |
| 2024 | -9.6% | 180 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 61859, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,009,000.
24
Businesses
189
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 12.5% |
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 61859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61873
Saint Joseph (61873)
6,250 residents
- 61849 1,842
Homer (61849)
1,842 residents
- 61841 1,386
Fairmount (61841)
1,386 residents
- 61859 1,297
Ogden (61859)
1,297 residents
- 61844 970
Fithian (61844)
970 residents
- 61812 375
Armstrong (61812)
375 residents
- 61871 284
Royal (61871)
284 residents
- 61857 153
Muncie (61857)
153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61859 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61873
Saint Joseph (61873)
$117,578 median income
- 61844
Fithian (61844)
$105,179 median income
- 61812
Armstrong (61812)
$103,750 median income
- 61859
Ogden (61859)
$102,708 median income
- 61849
Homer (61849)
$86,250 median income
- 61857
Muncie (61857)
$83,750 median income
- 61871
Royal (61871)
$78,750 median income
- 61841
Fairmount (61841)
$64,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61859 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61859, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,297 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61859 in?
ZIP code 61859 (Ogden) is located in Champaign County, Illinois. Champaign County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/champaign-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61859?
ZIP code 61859 in Ogden, IL has a population of 1,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61859?
The median household income in ZIP 61859 is $102,708, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61859?
The median home value in ZIP 61859 is $182,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61859 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61859?
ZIP code 61859 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61859?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61859 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61859?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61859 decreased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 61859?
In ZIP code 61859, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 61859?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61859 is 22.7 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 61859?
In ZIP code 61859, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61859 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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