PlainZIP

Villa Grove, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61956

Douglas County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,909
33/sq mi
$75,125
Median income
$143,000
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Villa Grove pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61956 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61956 covers 87.6 square miles in Villa Grove, Douglas County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,909 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61956 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,125 (6% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $34,391. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.9%. Median home value sits at $143,000 (25% below the state average), median rent at $889 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61956, plus 6 more within Douglas 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 61956

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Villa Grove, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61956.

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 61956, Villa Grove, 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

2,909

Population

87.6

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61956?

39.7

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$75,125

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,391

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61956 ranks nationally

Villa Grove, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,125 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,339

Total Housing Units

1,225

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.0%

$143,000

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1961

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

+17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61956 have increased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 157
2021 +1.1% 158
2022 +10.1% 174
2023 +6.5% 185
2024 +17.7% 218

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 43 business establishments in ZIP 61956, employing approximately 484 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,352,000.

43

Businesses

484

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 7 16.3%
Construction 5 11.6%
Finance and insurance 5 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 9.3%
Manufacturing 3 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.0%

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 61956 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 61956 ranks #3 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 61956 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 61956 ranks #8 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
61919 Camargo, IL 813 5.0 mi
61941 Murdock, IL 57 5.0 mi
61852 Longview, IL 261 5.1 mi
61864 Philo, IL 1,715 8.9 mi
61942 Newman, IL 1,202 7.7 mi
61863 Pesotum, IL 814 8.1 mi
61953 Tuscola, IL 6,216 8.6 mi
61877 Sidney, IL 1,627 10.5 mi
61816 Broadlands, IL 509 9.0 mi
61880 Tolono, IL 4,183 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Douglas County

61953 standard
Tuscola, IL
Pop: 6,216
61911 standard
Arthur, IL
Pop: 4,860
61910 standard
Arcola, IL
Pop: 4,463
61913 standard
Atwood, IL
Pop: 1,684
61943 standard
Oakland, IL
Pop: 1,637
61942 standard
Newman, IL
Pop: 1,202

Related Areas

Douglas County Villa Grove, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61956 in? ▼
ZIP code 61956 (Villa Grove) is located in Douglas County, Illinois. Douglas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/douglas-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61956? ▼
ZIP code 61956 in Villa Grove, IL has a population of 2,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61956? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61956 is $75,125, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61956? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61956 is $143,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61956? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61956 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61956? ▼
ZIP code 61956 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61956? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61956 are: Retail trade (7), Health care and social assistance (7), Construction (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61956? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61956 increased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 61956? ▼
In ZIP code 61956, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 61956? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61956 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61956? ▼
In ZIP code 61956, approximately 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61956? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61956 is 6.0% 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.