61778 ZIP Code — Waynesville, IL

Dewitt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61778 is located in Waynesville, Illinois, within Dewitt County. It covers approximately 30.09 square miles and serves a population of 591 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217/309.

About ZIP code 61778

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 $89,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,406. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

591

population

30.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61778 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61778

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61778. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waynesville	Acceptable
Waynesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61777 Wapella (6.1 mi) 61754 Mc Lean (6.7 mi) 61772 Shirley (8.1 mi) 61745 Heyworth (8.3 mi) 61723 Atlanta (8.8 mi) 61727 Clinton (10.1 mi) 62512 Beason (10.8 mi) 61749 Kenney (11.1 mi) 61774 Stanford (13.3 mi) 61721 Armington (14.2 mi) 61705 Bloomington (14.3 mi) 62518 Chestnut (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	591
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	30.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2535
Longitude	-89.0911
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	34.3%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

591

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$71,406

Median household income

$36,045

Per capita income

$89,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.9%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

12.3%

Unemployment

280

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	18.1%
18 and over	484	81.9%
65 and over	120	20.3%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.3%

Two or more races 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	588	99.3%
Two or more races	3	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.3%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	43.4%	34.5%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	18.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	29.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
Median income	$71,406

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 62.2%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.9%
Renter occupied	4.1%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	35.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	39.7%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	47.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.1%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	118	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	62	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	44	18.1%
Households with children under 18	53	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	37.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	33.6%
Married	50.4%	45.9%
Separated	2.1%	1.5%
Widowed	3.7%	12.7%
Divorced	12.4%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 54.8%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	9.1%
Kindergarten	10	9.1%
Elementary school	28	25.5%
High school	33	30.0%
College / grad school	29	26.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Finance & real estate 16.6%

Professional & management 12.5%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Retail trade 2.6%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	31.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	19.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 13.5%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 21.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	552	93.4%
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)	591	100.0%
Born in same state	591	100.0%
Born in different state	575	97.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	13.5%
French	80	13.5%
Arab	47	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	1.5%
Polish	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61778

What city is ZIP code 61778 in?

ZIP code 61778 is primarily assigned to Waynesville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61778 in?

ZIP code 61778 falls within Dewitt County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61778 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 61778 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61778?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61778?

16% of residents in ZIP code 61778 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61778 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61778 in?

ZIP code 61778 observes the CST timezone.