61834 ZIP Code — Danville, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61834 is located in Danville, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 106.94 square miles and serves a population of 8,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61834

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 $157,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,250. 42% 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 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 61834 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,281

population

106.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Danville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61832 Danville (1.8 mi) 61833 Tilton (3.1 mi) 61858 Oakwood (4.4 mi) 61883 Westville (6.5 mi) 61817 Catlin (7.2 mi) 61814 Bismarck (8.6 mi) 61831 Collison (9.5 mi) 61844 Fithian (10.3 mi) 61841 Fairmount (11.2 mi) 61846 Georgetown (11.2 mi) 61811 Alvin (11.9 mi) 61812 Armstrong (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,281
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	106.94 sq mi
Water area	0.67 sq mi
Latitude	40.1353
Longitude	-87.6787
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	32.5%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

8,281

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$81,250

Median household income

$29,833

Per capita income

$157,600

Median home value

$1,002

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,432

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

107

144

5–9

456

10–14

314

259

15–19

179

254

20–24

176

530

25–34

366

901

35–44

622

530

45–54

366

334

55–59

231

346

60–64

239

627

65–74

433

281

75–84

194

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,593	19.2%
18 and over	6,688	80.8%
65 and over	1,674	20.2%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.5%

Black or African American 11.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,776	78.5%
Black or African American	967	11.2%
Two or more races	427	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	349	4%
Other race	64	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	33	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	19.5%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$81,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,600
Median rent / month	$1,002
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	18.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.5%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	23.5%
Wood	2.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,613	63.8%
Cohabiting couple	142	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	380	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	393	15.5%
Households with children under 18	812	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,074	42.5%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	20.8%
Married	43.4%	61.3%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	9.3%
Divorced	10.3%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	107	6.5%
Kindergarten	6	0.4%
Elementary school	898	54.7%
High school	374	22.8%
College / grad school	256	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.8%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	11.2%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.8%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	9.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	40.4%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	377	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	16.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,020	96.8%
Spanish	249	3.1%
Other Indo-European	241	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,046	97.2%
Born in same state	8,028	96.9%
Born in different state	7,065	85.3%
Foreign born	18	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	235	2.8%
Not a US citizen	170	72.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	750	9.1%
Italian	662	8%
French	597	7.2%
English	148	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	139	1.7%
Polish	124	1.5%
Norwegian	94	1.1%
German	66	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61834

What city is ZIP code 61834 in?

ZIP code 61834 is primarily assigned to Danville, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61834 in?

ZIP code 61834 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61834 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61834 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 61834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61834?

The median home value in ZIP code 61834 is $157,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 61834?

ZIP code 61834 has an estimated population of 8,281 residents, with a density of 77 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61834 in?

ZIP code 61834 observes the CST timezone.