61865 ZIP Code — Potomac, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61865 is located in Potomac, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 79.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,395 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,294. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,395

population

79.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Potomac	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61831 Collison (4.8 mi) 61812 Armstrong (4.9 mi) 61862 Penfield (6.7 mi) 60963 Rossville (8 mi) 60960 Rankin (9.3 mi) 61844 Fithian (10.5 mi) 61847 Gifford (10.6 mi) 61811 Alvin (11.5 mi) 61858 Oakwood (12 mi) 61859 Ogden (12.3 mi) 61834 Danville (14 mi) 61814 Bismarck (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,395
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	79.72 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.2997
Longitude	-87.8325
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,395

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$75,294

Median household income

$30,704

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$722

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

439

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

131

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	445	31.9%
18 and over	950	68.1%
65 and over	204	14.6%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.1%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Asian 2.9%

Black or African American 2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,217	83.1%
Two or more races	106	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	70	4.8%
Asian	43	2.9%
Black or African American	29	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.0%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$75,294

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 41.3%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$722
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	5.8%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	34.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.9%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	271	55.8%
Cohabiting couple	34	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	85	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	96	19.8%
Households with children under 18	184	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	153	31.5%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	22.9%
Married	53.5%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.8%
Widowed	5.4%	7.6%
Divorced	10.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	4.5%
Kindergarten	6	1.4%
Elementary school	214	50.5%
High school	108	25.5%
College / grad school	77	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Transportation & utilities 15.0%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Professional & management 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Retail trade 4.0%

Other services 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.9%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,282	91.9%
Spanish	2	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,343	96.3%
Born in same state	1,334	95.6%
Born in different state	1,197	85.8%
Foreign born	9	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	52	3.7%
Not a US citizen	44	84.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	131	9.4%
Arab	130	9.3%
French	78	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.6%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61865

What city is ZIP code 61865 in?

ZIP code 61865 is primarily assigned to Potomac, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61865 in?

ZIP code 61865 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61865 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61865 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 61865 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61865 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61865?

The median home value in ZIP code 61865 is $101,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61865?

ZIP code 61865 has an estimated population of 1,395 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61865 in?

ZIP code 61865 observes the CST timezone.