61924 ZIP Code — Chrisman, IL
Edgar County, Illinois
ZIP code 61924 is located in Chrisman, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 142.82 square miles and serves a population of 2,317 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61924
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $71,125.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,317
population
142.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61924 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61924
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61924. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chrisman | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61940 Metcalf (6.8 mi)
61870 Ridge Farm (8.6 mi)
47847 Dana (10.9 mi)
61850 Indianola (11 mi)
61932 Hume (12.2 mi)
61876 Sidell (12.8 mi)
61944 Paris (12.9 mi)
47854 Hillsdale (13.1 mi)
61846 Georgetown (13.2 mi)
47842 Clinton (13.3 mi)
47928 Cayuga (14.7 mi)
61810 Allerton (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,317 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 142.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.7903 |
| Longitude | -87.6654 |
| 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 | 38.8% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
2,317
Population
16
People per sq mi
43.9
Median age
$71,125
Median household income
$32,370
Per capita income
$106,600
Median home value
$721
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
14.6%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
724
Housing units
23.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
115
Under 5
106
83
5–9
76
58
10–14
53
53
15–19
49
45
20–24
42
150
25–34
139
112
35–44
103
150
45–54
138
120
55–59
111
61
60–64
57
109
65–74
101
101
75–84
93
48
85+
44
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 548 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,769 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 496 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 43.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98%
Two or more races
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,270 | 98% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.8% | 50.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 34.3% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.3% | 12.8% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
6.1%
$25k–$35k
4.0%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $71,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.2%
$50k–$100k
32.2%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k–$300k
13.4%
$300k–$500k
6.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,600 |
| Median rent / month | $721 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 12.8% |
| Single-family detached | 84.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.3% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.8% |
| Wood | 4.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 545 | 63.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 64 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 99 | 11.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 146 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 258 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 233 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.0% | 18.7% |
| Married | 66.3% | 57.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Divorced | 13.0% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
30.2%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
14.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 14.6% |
| Elementary school | 193 | 46.2% |
| High school | 76 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 54 | 12.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.4%
Manufacturing
18.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Public administration
4.7%
Retail trade
4.5%
Construction
3.2%
Professional & management
2.6%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 12.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.0% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 3.0% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.8 |
Poverty
All people
14.6%
Under 18 years
21.0%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
64.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 67.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 144 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| No insurance | 3.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,096 | 90.5% |
| Spanish | 14 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 14 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,281 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 2,270 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,494 | 64.5% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 36 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 27 | 75.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 364 | 15.7% |
| French | 318 | 13.7% |
| Arab | 213 | 9.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 136 | 5.9% |
| German | 123 | 5.3% |
| Irish | 21 | 0.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61924
What city is ZIP code 61924 in?
ZIP code 61924 is primarily assigned to Chrisman, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61924 in?
ZIP code 61924 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61924?
The median home value in ZIP code 61924 is $106,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 61924?
ZIP code 61924 has an estimated population of 2,317 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61924?
The median household income in ZIP code 61924 is $71,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61924 in?
ZIP code 61924 observes the CST timezone.