Paris, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61944
Edgar County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,908
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,383
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Paris pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61944 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 61944 (Paris, IL) rose +12.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.1 in 2023 to 175.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61944 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, home to 12,908 residents across 686.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61944 reports a modest median household income of $56,383 (30% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,662. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,500 (48% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $786; owner occupancy is 71.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Edgar County, so 61944 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 61944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Paris, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61944.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 61944, Paris, 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
12,908
Population
686.6
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61944?
47.1
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$56,383
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$35,662
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
15.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61944 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Paris, 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)
$56,383 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
5,838housing units
5,838
Total Housing Units
5,428
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,500
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$786
Median Rent
1969
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
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61944 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 140 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 159 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 156 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 176 |
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 266 business establishments in ZIP 61944, employing approximately 6,437 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,992,000.
266
Businesses
6,437
Employees
$323.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 40 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.4% |
| Information | 8 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 61944 vs 61955 →
ZIP 61944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61944
Paris (61944)
12,908 residents
- 62423 724
Dennison (62423)
724 residents
- 61955 157
Vermilion (61955)
157 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61944 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61944
Paris (61944)
$56,383 median income
- 61955
Vermilion (61955)
$49,167 median income
- 62423
Dennison (62423)
$47,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61944 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61944, 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 (12,908 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 61944 in?
ZIP code 61944 (Paris) is located in Edgar County, Illinois. Edgar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/edgar-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61944?
ZIP code 61944 in Paris, IL has a population of 12,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61944?
The median household income in ZIP 61944 is $56,383, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61944?
The median home value in ZIP 61944 is $99,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61944 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61944?
ZIP code 61944 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 6,437 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61944 are: Retail trade (40), Accommodation and food services (33), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61944?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61944 increased by 12.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 61944?
In ZIP code 61944, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61944 is 15.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61944?
In ZIP code 61944, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61944 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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