61955 ZIP Code — Vermilion, IL
Edgar County, Illinois
ZIP code 61955 is located in Vermilion, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
193
population
0.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61955 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61955
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vermilion | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 193 |
| Population density | 495 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5814 |
| Longitude | -87.5888 |
| 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 | 44.4% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.6% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
193
Population
495
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$49,286
Median household income
$23,702
Per capita income
$55,400
Median home value
$1,125
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
60
Housing units
15.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
11
10
5–9
9
8
10–14
6
8
15–19
6
1
20–24
0
12
25–34
10
3
35–44
3
18
45–54
15
7
55–59
6
7
60–64
6
6
65–74
5
10
75–84
9
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 68 | 35.2% |
| 18 and over | 125 | 64.8% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Two or more races
3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 187 | 94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.4% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.6% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
9.4%
$15k–$25k
1.6%
$25k–$35k
12.5%
$35k–$50k
28.1%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 28.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| Median income | $49,286 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
37.0%
$50k–$100k
44.4%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,125 |
| Owner occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter occupied | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 8.6% |
| Single-family detached | 91.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 57.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.3% |
| Electricity | 29.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 12 | 18.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 13 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 23.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 20 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 35.9% |
| Average household size | 3.02 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 29.2% |
| Married | 47.1% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 18.5% |
| Divorced | 21.4% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
HS graduate
52.5%
Some college, no degree
10.8%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
3.3%
Graduate / professional
11.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 9.5% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 15 | 71.4% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
56.7%
Education & healthcare
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.5%
Professional & management
7.5%
Retail trade
6.0%
Construction
3.0%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.3% |
| Service | 4.5% |
| Sales & office | 10.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 40.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.0% |
| Government | 6.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.9% |
| Carpool | 1.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 7.9% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.5%
Under 18 years
7.4%
18 and over
16.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
61.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.8% |
| Retirement income | 42.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.3% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 17.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 16 | 12.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 22.8% |
| 65 and over | 54.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.8% |
| Public insurance | 47.7% |
| No insurance | 14.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 168 | 87.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 186 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 109 | 56.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 43 | 22.3% |
| French | 7 | 3.6% |
| Irish | 3 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3 | 1.6% |
| English | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.2% |
| Internet access | 84.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61955
What city is ZIP code 61955 in?
ZIP code 61955 is primarily assigned to Vermilion, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61955 in?
ZIP code 61955 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61955 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 61955 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 61955 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 61955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61955 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 61955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 61955 have a large veteran population?
13% of civilians in ZIP code 61955 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 61955 in?
ZIP code 61955 observes the CST timezone.