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Ridge Farm, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61870

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

1,327
12/sq mi
$54,044
Median income
$74,800
Median home value
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61870 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61870 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridge Farm, Vermilion County, Illinois, home to just 1,327 residents across 107.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61870 reports a modest median household income of $54,044 (33% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $27,300. Poverty here runs at 7.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $74,800 (61% below the state average); renters pay a median of $690 monthly, and 77.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 61870 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Vermilion County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 61870, Ridge Farm, 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

1,327

Population

107.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61870?

40.5

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$54,044

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$27,300

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61870 ranks nationally

Ridge Farm, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,044 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%

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

What does housing look like?

489

Total Housing Units

455

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$74,800

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$690

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 61870, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,214,000.

15

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61870 vs 61846 →

ZIP 61870 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 61870 ranks #5 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 61870 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 61870 ranks #7 of 8 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
61846 Georgetown, IL 5,101 5.4 mi
61924 Chrisman, IL 2,449 7.6 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 6.8 mi
61883 Westville, IL 4,438 9.7 mi
47847 Dana, IN 1,077 8.5 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 11.0 mi
47974 Perrysville, IN 1,186 12.6 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 Ridge Farm, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61870 in? ▼
ZIP code 61870 (Ridge Farm) 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 61870? ▼
ZIP code 61870 in Ridge Farm, IL has a population of 1,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61870? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61870 is $54,044, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61870? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61870 is $74,800, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61870? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61870 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61870? ▼
ZIP code 61870 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61870? ▼
In ZIP code 61870, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.3% 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 61870? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61870 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61870? ▼
In ZIP code 61870, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61870? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61870 is 7.8% 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.