PlainZIP

Thomasboro, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61878

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

1,433
20/sq mi
$66,250
Median income
$118,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomasboro pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61878 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61878 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thomasboro, Champaign County, Illinois, home to just 1,433 residents across 72.0 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61878 reports a modest median household income of $66,250 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,649. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. The typical home here is valued at $118,700 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $808 monthly, and 79.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. To put 61878 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Champaign 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 61878, Thomasboro, 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

1,433

Population

72.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 61878?

45.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%

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?

$66,250

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$46,649

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61878 ranks nationally

Thomasboro, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,250 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

591

Total Housing Units

519

Occupied Units

72

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$118,700

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1975

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

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

155

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+55%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61878 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +55% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.2% 125
2021 +3.5% 129
2022 +15.0% 148
2023 -9.6% 134
2024 +15.3% 155

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 61878, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,038,000.

26

Businesses

174

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 30.8%
Retail trade 4 15.4%

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 61878 vs 61866 →

ZIP 61878 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 61878 ranks #7 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 61878 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 61878 ranks #5 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
61866 Rantoul, IL 14,048 5.0 mi
61802 Urbana, IL 19,052 7.9 mi
60949 Ludlow, IL 636 10.1 mi
61801 Urbana, IL 30,937 9.6 mi
61847 Gifford, IL 1,256 8.7 mi
61873 Saint Joseph, IL 6,250 9.1 mi
61840 Dewey, IL 709 9.0 mi
61820 Champaign, IL 36,964 10.3 mi
61821 Champaign, IL 30,174 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Champaign County

61820 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 36,964
61801 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 30,937
61821 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 30,174
61822 standard
Champaign, IL
Pop: 21,608
61802 standard
Urbana, IL
Pop: 19,052
61866 standard
Rantoul, IL
Pop: 14,048

Related Areas

Champaign County Thomasboro, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61878 in? ▼
ZIP code 61878 (Thomasboro) 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 61878? ▼
ZIP code 61878 in Thomasboro, IL has a population of 1,433 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61878? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61878 is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61878? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61878 is $118,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61878? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61878 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61878? ▼
ZIP code 61878 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61878? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61878 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 55%. 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 61878? ▼
In ZIP code 61878, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61878? ▼
In ZIP code 61878, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61878? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61878 is 11.6% 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.