61839 ZIP Code — De Land, IL

Piatt County, Illinois

ZIP code 61839 is located in De Land, Illinois, within Piatt County. It covers approximately 32.40 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61839

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 $103,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $53,889. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61839 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

589

population

32.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61839 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61839

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61839. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
De Land	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61882 Weldon (5.4 mi) 61854 Mansfield (7 mi) 61856 Monticello (7.8 mi) 61884 White Heath (9.3 mi) 61735 Dewitt (9.7 mi) 61842 Farmer City (9.7 mi) 61830 Cisco (9.9 mi) 61875 Seymour (12.7 mi) 61853 Mahomet (14 mi) 61724 Bellflower (15.5 mi) 61752 Le Roy (16.3 mi) 61813 Bement (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	589
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	147

Geography
Land area	32.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1337
Longitude	-88.6520
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	42.5%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

589

Population

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$53,889

Median household income

$27,001

Per capita income

$103,800

Median home value

$769

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

11.8%

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	156	26.5%
18 and over	433	73.5%
65 and over	83	14.1%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Two or more races 7.9%

Black or African American 5.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	495	83.5%
Two or more races	47	7.9%
Black or African American	32	5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.5%	35.4%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	32.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	27.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,889

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.0%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,800
Median rent / month	$769
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	76.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	2.4%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	1.6%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	16.5%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	42.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	12.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.3%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Solar	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	101	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	33	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	65	31.0%
Households with children under 18	74	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	27.1%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	26.7%
Married	49.0%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	11.2%
Widowed	5.3%	2.7%
Divorced	10.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 52.3%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	10.1%
Kindergarten	9	5.3%
Elementary school	52	30.8%
High school	51	30.2%
College / grad school	40	23.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.5%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Professional & management 13.7%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	35.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 27.6%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	13.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	16.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	33.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	561	95.2%
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)	580	98.5%
Born in same state	578	98.1%
Born in different state	460	78.1%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.5%
Not a US citizen	6	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	70	11.9%
French	30	5.1%
Arab	14	2.4%
English	6	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.7%
Irish	2	0.3%
Norwegian	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	94.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61839

What city is ZIP code 61839 in?

ZIP code 61839 is primarily assigned to De Land, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61839 in?

ZIP code 61839 falls within Piatt County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61839?

12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 61839?

The median home value in ZIP code 61839 is $103,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61839?

ZIP code 61839 has an estimated population of 589 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61839?

The median household income in ZIP code 61839 is $53,889, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61839 in?

ZIP code 61839 observes the CST timezone.