61777 ZIP Code — Wapella, IL

Dewitt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61777 is located in Wapella, Illinois, within Dewitt County. It covers approximately 36.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/309.

About ZIP code 61777

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 $134,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,858. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 38% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61777 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,049
population
36.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61777 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61777

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City Status
Wapella Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61778 Waynesville (6.1 mi) 61745 Heyworth (6.5 mi) 61727 Clinton (7.6 mi) 61735 Dewitt (9.2 mi) 61772 Shirley (10 mi) 61754 Mc Lean (11.2 mi) 61736 Downs (11.2 mi) 61842 Farmer City (12.1 mi) 61749 Kenney (12.4 mi) 61752 Le Roy (13.7 mi) 61723 Atlanta (14.9 mi) 61705 Bloomington (15 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,049
Population density 29 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 36.35 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.2476
Longitude -88.9759
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 217/309
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.7% 43.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 34.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 18.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 7.2% 3.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,049
Population
29
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$85,858
Median household income
$41,346
Per capita income
$134,800
Median home value
$733
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
2.3%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
388
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
36
Under 5
35
17
5–9
16
52
10–14
51
42
15–19
41
19
20–24
18
56
25–34
56
89
35–44
88
47
45–54
47
35
55–59
34
33
60–64
33
55
65–74
55
44
75–84
44
3
85+
3
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827225.9%
18 and over77774.1%
65 and over20419.4%
Median age39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Other race 4.1%
Two or more races 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White99090.5%
Hispanic or Latino454.1%
Other race454.1%
Two or more races121.1%
Asian20.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.7% 43.1% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 35.9% 34.5% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 21.3% 18.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 7.2% 3.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 2.3%
$25k–$35k 7.5%
$35k–$50k 9.3%
$50k–$75k 21.0%
$75k–$100k 23.2%
$100k–$150k 24.6%
$150k–$200k 3.2%
$200k+ 6.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$15k–$25k2.3%
$25k–$35k7.5%
$35k–$50k9.3%
$50k–$75k21.0%
$75k–$100k23.2%
$100k–$150k24.6%
$150k–$200k3.2%
$200k+6.4%
Median income$85,858

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%
$50k–$100k 36.3%
$100k–$150k 18.3%
$150k–$200k 5.0%
$200k–$300k 18.6%
$300k–$500k 18.0%
$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$134,800
Median rent / month$733
Owner occupied82.2%
Renter occupied17.8%
Vacant5.8%
Single-family detached96.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.2%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.7%
2000–20096.2%
1990–19993.4%
1980–19894.7%
1970–197919.7%
1960–196917.4%
1950–195917.6%
1940–19495.4%
1939 or earlier20.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms30.0%
3 bedrooms40.3%
4 bedrooms25.8%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle25.3%
2 vehicles39.6%
3 or more31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas44.0%
Electricity21.4%
Propane / LP gas34.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22551.3%
Cohabiting couple143.2%
Male householder, no spouse12628.7%
Female householder, no spouse7416.9%
Households with children under 1810824.6%
Households with seniors (65+)15635.5%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.0%34.3%
Married54.5%45.2%
Separated0.5%3.5%
Widowed3.6%8.4%
Divorced13.4%8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 34.2%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 11.8%
Graduate / professional 6.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.1%
Bachelor's or higher18.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool187.7%
Kindergarten239.8%
Elementary school10042.6%
High school7531.9%
College / grad school198.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.6%
Manufacturing 15.5%
Professional & management 11.7%
Finance & real estate 10.3%
Transportation & utilities 9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.6%
Public administration 6.0%
Construction 5.9%
Retail trade 3.7%
Other services 3.4%
Information 1.4%
Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.5%
Service26.5%
Sales & office11.9%
Natural resources & construction9.1%
Production & transportation24.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.7%
Government21.0%
Self-employed15.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.7%
Carpool8.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home7.7%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.1

Poverty

All people 2.3%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.1%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.3%
Retirement income29.6%
Supplemental Security0.9%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP2.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.5%
High blood pressure33.8%
High cholesterol34.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.9%
Binge drinking15.5%
No physical activity23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.3%
Depression17.5%
Fair or poor health13.1%
Poor mental health12.3%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist66.0%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss12.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans628.0%
Disability%
Any disability12.1%
Under 188.5%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over29.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.0%
Public insurance28.3%
No insurance2.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only97893.2%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,04799.8%
Born in same state1,04799.8%
Born in different state93288.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.2%
Not a US citizen2100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20419.4%
French13112.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab757.1%
English20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61777

What city is ZIP code 61777 in?

ZIP code 61777 is primarily assigned to Wapella, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61777 in?

ZIP code 61777 falls within Dewitt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61777 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61777 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61777?

The median home value in ZIP code 61777 is $134,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61777?

ZIP code 61777 has an estimated population of 1,049 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61777 in?

ZIP code 61777 observes the CST timezone.

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