61910 ZIP Code — Arcola, IL

Douglas County, Illinois

ZIP code 61910 is located in Arcola, Illinois, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 102.49 square miles and serves a population of 4,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61910

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $75,045. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 61910 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,947

population

102.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61910 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61910

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61910. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61931 Humboldt (6.1 mi) 61953 Tuscola (8.2 mi) 61911 Arthur (8.5 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (9.6 mi) 61919 Camargo (11.5 mi) 61913 Atwood (13 mi) 61920 Charleston (13.9 mi) 61943 Oakland (14.4 mi) 61938 Mattoon (14.4 mi) 61956 Villa Grove (15 mi) 61863 Pesotum (15.8 mi) 61951 Sullivan (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,947
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	102.49 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.6809
Longitude	-88.3051
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,947

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$75,045

Median household income

$25,861

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,140

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

158

181

5–9

174

289

10–14

277

233

15–19

223

167

20–24

161

246

25–34

235

309

35–44

296

246

45–54

235

177

55–59

169

144

60–64

138

230

65–74

221

106

75–84

102

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,550	31.3%
18 and over	3,397	68.7%
65 and over	724	14.6%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.4%

Hispanic or Latino 11%

Two or more races 9.4%

Other race 3.1%

Black or African American 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,082	73.4%
Hispanic or Latino	613	11%
Two or more races	525	9.4%
Other race	170	3.1%
Black or African American	99	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	56	1%
Asian	15	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.2%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$75,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	79.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	4.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.8%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.7%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	21.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.7%
Electricity	20.2%
Propane / LP gas	15.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	862	59.5%
Cohabiting couple	90	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	209	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	288	19.9%
Households with children under 18	587	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	493	34.0%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	32.1%
Married	48.5%	48.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.7%
Widowed	3.5%	8.1%
Divorced	9.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	68	5.5%
Kindergarten	60	4.9%
Elementary school	766	62.2%
High school	211	17.1%
College / grad school	126	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.2%

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 10.7%

Construction 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Professional & management 1.2%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	16.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	40.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.5%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	2.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	18.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	13.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	20.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	101	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.2%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	34.1%
Uninsured under 19	37.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,624	93.5%
Spanish	614	13.3%
Other Indo-European	309	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	301	6.5%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,621	93.4%
Born in same state	4,599	93.0%
Born in different state	4,065	82.2%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	326	6.6%
Not a US citizen	173	53.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	257	5.2%
Italian	130	2.6%
Arab	125	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	82	1.7%
Polish	12	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	75.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61910

What city is ZIP code 61910 in?

ZIP code 61910 is primarily assigned to Arcola, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61910 in?

ZIP code 61910 falls within Douglas County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61910 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 61910 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61910?

The median home value in ZIP code 61910 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61910?

ZIP code 61910 has an estimated population of 4,947 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61910?

The median household income in ZIP code 61910 is $75,045, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61910 in?

ZIP code 61910 observes the CST timezone.