Tolono, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61880
Champaign County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,183
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,536
- Median income Above-median income area
- $227,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tolono pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61880 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 61880 (Tolono, IL) rose +34.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 164.7 in 2023 to 222.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61880 covers 156.7 square miles in Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,183 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61880 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,536 (7% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,416. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,900 (19% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $906.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Champaign County, so 61880 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 61880
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tolono, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61880.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 61880, Tolono, 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
4,183
Population
156.7
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61880?
36.3
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
1.1%
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?
$85,536
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,416
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61880 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Tolono, 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)
$85,536 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
1,790housing units
1,790
Total Housing Units
1,725
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$906
Median Rent
1980
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
+34.9%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61880 have increased 34.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 149 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 159 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 177 |
| 2023 | -7.0% | 165 |
| 2024 | +34.9% | 222 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 61880, employing approximately 363 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,367,000.
52
Businesses
363
Employees
$20.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 17.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 7.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 61880 vs 61874 →
ZIP 61880 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61820
Champaign (61820)
36,964 residents
- 61801
Urbana (61801)
30,937 residents
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
30,174 residents
- 61874 7,114
Savoy (61874)
7,114 residents
- 61880 4,183
Tolono (61880)
4,183 residents
- 61956 2,909
Villa Grove (61956)
2,909 residents
- 61864 1,715
Philo (61864)
1,715 residents
- 61863 814
Pesotum (61863)
814 residents
- 61872 760
Sadorus (61872)
760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61880 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61880 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61872
Sadorus (61872)
$117,821 median income
- 61864
Philo (61864)
$110,139 median income
- 61874
Savoy (61874)
$91,667 median income
- 61880
Tolono (61880)
$85,536 median income
- 61863
Pesotum (61863)
$78,125 median income
- 61956
Villa Grove (61956)
$75,125 median income
- 61815
Bondville (61815)
$72,031 median income
- 61821
Champaign (61821)
$70,715 median income
- 61801 $36,180
Urbana (61801)
$36,180 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61880 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61874 | Savoy, IL | 7,114 | 5.4 mi |
| 61863 | Pesotum, IL | 814 | 5.0 mi |
| 61864 | Philo, IL | 1,715 | 5.3 mi |
| 61820 | Champaign, IL | 36,964 | 9.4 mi |
| 61821 | Champaign, IL | 30,174 | 9.5 mi |
| 61872 | Sadorus, IL | 760 | 7.4 mi |
| 61801 | Urbana, IL | 30,937 | 9.5 mi |
| 61956 | Villa Grove, IL | 2,909 | 10.0 mi |
| 61815 | Bondville, IL | 228 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61880, 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 (4,183 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 61880 in?
ZIP code 61880 (Tolono) 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 61880?
ZIP code 61880 in Tolono, IL has a population of 4,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61880?
The median household income in ZIP 61880 is $85,536, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61880?
The median home value in ZIP 61880 is $227,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61880?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61880 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61880?
ZIP code 61880 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 363 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61880?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61880 are: Construction (9), Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61880?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61880 increased by 34.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 61880?
In ZIP code 61880, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 61880?
In ZIP code 61880, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61880?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61880 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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