PlainZIP

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
$85,536
Median income
$227,900
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,416. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. The typical home here is valued at $227,900 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $906 monthly, and 73.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61880, plus 6 more within Champaign County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61880?

36.3

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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

$40,416

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61880 ranks nationally

Tolono, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,536 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,790

Total Housing Units

1,725

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$227,900

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61880 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 61880 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 61880 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 61880 ranks #4 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
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

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 Tolono, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.