ZIP Code 61928

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Gays · Moultrie County · Illinois

Population
757

8/sq mi

Median income
$118,271

▲ 55% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$152,300

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.0%

Median age 32.8

Land area
93.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61928 in Gays, Illinois has a population of 757. The median household income is $118,271, which is 55% above the national average. Median home value is $152,300, 45% below the US average. 7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61928 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.5 square miles in Gays, Moultrie County, Illinois. The area is home to 757 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 61928 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61928 sits at $118,271 (48% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,517. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $585 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61928 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Moultrie County, so you can benchmark 61928 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 61928, Gays, 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

757

Population

93.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61928?

32.8

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$118,271

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$38,517

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

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

What does housing look like?

317

Total Housing Units

295

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$152,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$585

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 61928, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$341K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 61928 vs 61957 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61957 Windsor, IL 1,869 5.8 mi
61938 Mattoon, IL 22,409 7.3 mi
62447 Neoga, IL 3,404 9.9 mi
61951 Sullivan, IL 8,017 10.8 mi
62465 Strasburg, IL 858 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61928 in?
ZIP code 61928 (Gays) is located in Moultrie County, Illinois. Moultrie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moultrie-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61928?
ZIP code 61928 in Gays, IL has a population of 757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61928?
The median household income in ZIP 61928 is $118,271, which is 55% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61928?
The median home value in ZIP 61928 is $152,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61928?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61928 is White at 99.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61928?
ZIP code 61928 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61928?
In ZIP code 61928, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% 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 61928?
In ZIP code 61928, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61928?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61928 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Gays, 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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