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ZIP Code 61878

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Thomasboro · Champaign County · Illinois

Population
1,433

20/sq mi

Median income
$66,250

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$118,700

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.8%

Median age 45.3

Land area
72.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 61878 in Thomasboro, Illinois has a population of 1,433. The median household income is $66,250, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $118,700, 57% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61878 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.0 square miles in Thomasboro, Champaign County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,433 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 61878 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61878 sits at $66,250 (17% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $46,649. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $118,700 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61878 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Champaign County, so you can benchmark 61878 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 61878, Thomasboro, 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

1,433

Population

72.0

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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
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Pop: 36,964
61801 standard
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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.

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Official Data Resources for Thomasboro, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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