ZIP Code 61876

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Sidell · Vermilion County · Illinois

Population
800

7/sq mi

Median income
$60,956

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$77,900

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.5%

Median age 42.9

Land area
112.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61876 in Sidell, Illinois has a population of 800. The median household income is $60,956, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $77,900, 72% below the US average. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61876 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.7 square miles in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. The area is home to 800 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 61876 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61876 sits at $60,956 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,726. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $77,900 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $675 per month, and 94.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61876 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Vermilion County, so you can benchmark 61876 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 →

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 61876, Sidell, 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

800

Population

112.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61876?

42.9

Median Age

55.9%

Male

44.1%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$60,956

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,726

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.5%

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

What does housing look like?

323

Total Housing Units

293

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$77,900

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 61876, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,424,000.

10

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 30.0%

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 61876 vs 61810 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61810 Allerton, IL 361 4.3 mi
61940 Metcalf, IL 258 6.8 mi
61850 Indianola, IL 671 5.5 mi
61841 Fairmount, IL 1,386 8.4 mi
61932 Hume, IL 456 7.4 mi
61849 Homer, IL 1,842 10.0 mi
61817 Catlin, IL 2,583 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61876 in?
ZIP code 61876 (Sidell) 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 61876?
ZIP code 61876 in Sidell, IL has a population of 800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61876?
The median household income in ZIP 61876 is $60,956, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61876?
The median home value in ZIP 61876 is $77,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61876?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61876 is White at 98.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61876?
ZIP code 61876 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61876?
In ZIP code 61876, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.5% 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 61876?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61876 is 30.6 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 61876?
In ZIP code 61876, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61876?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61876 is 12.3% 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 Sidell, 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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