61814 ZIP Code — Bismarck, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61814 is located in Bismarck, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 23.57 square miles and serves a population of 1,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61814

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,924. 35% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61814 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,287

population

23.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61814 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61814

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61814. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bismarck	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61811 Alvin (5.2 mi) 61832 Danville (7.5 mi) 47991 West Lebanon (7.8 mi) 61834 Danville (8.6 mi) 60963 Rossville (9.8 mi) 61833 Tilton (10 mi) 47993 Williamsport (10.2 mi) 61858 Oakwood (11.9 mi) 61831 Collison (12 mi) 47932 Covington (12.2 mi) 61883 Westville (13.2 mi) 61865 Potomac (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,287
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	23.57 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2314
Longitude	-87.5767
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	45.3%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,287

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$70,924

Median household income

$36,092

Per capita income

$115,800

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

434

Housing units

11.4%

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	358	27.8%
18 and over	929	72.2%
65 and over	272	21.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Black or African American 3.5%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	93.6%
Black or African American	45	3.5%
Two or more races	21	1.6%
Asian	11	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.3%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	32.9%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	24.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$70,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 36.4%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,800
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	0.6%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	15.9%
1939 or earlier	18.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	42.1%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	33.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.7%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	294	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	29	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	61	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	117	23.4%
Households with children under 18	167	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	36.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.1%	23.2%
Married	70.0%	54.8%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	14.0%
Divorced	9.9%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 18.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.6%
Kindergarten	17	6.7%
Elementary school	142	55.9%
High school	48	18.9%
College / grad school	43	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Construction 13.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.5%

Professional & management 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	8.5%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	0.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	66.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	14.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.6%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,146	89.0%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,284	99.8%
Born in same state	1,284	99.8%
Born in different state	1,145	89.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	71	5.5%
French	65	5.1%
Arab	63	4.9%
English	26	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	1.2%
Polish	15	1.2%
Norwegian	8	0.6%
Dutch	5	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61814

What city is ZIP code 61814 in?

ZIP code 61814 is primarily assigned to Bismarck, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61814 in?

ZIP code 61814 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61814?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 61814 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61814 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61814?

The median home value in ZIP code 61814 is $115,800.

Does ZIP code 61814 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61814 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 61814 in?

ZIP code 61814 observes the CST timezone.