61856 ZIP Code – Monticello, Illinois
61856 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Monticello, Illinois, part of Piatt County with a population of approximately 8,315 residents. At $86,269, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $208,400 are below the national average, with 85.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $991 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average. About 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 42.4, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 61884, 61839, 61830.
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ZIP 61856 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61856 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,315 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $86k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $208k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $991 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61884 – White Heath
- 61839 – De Land
- 61830 – Cisco
- 61855 – Milmine
- 61813 – Bement
- 61851 – Ivesdale
- 61875 – Seymour
- 61882 – Weldon
- 61818 – Cerro Gordo
- 61872 – Sadorus
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61884 | WHITE HEATH | 1,081 | $114,881 |
| 61839 | DE LAND | 589 | $53,889 |
| 61830 | CISCO | 422 | $64,911 |
| 61855 | MILMINE | 103 | Not provided |
| 61813 | BEMENT | 1,665 | $75,714 |