61841 ZIP Code — Fairmount, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61841 is located in Fairmount, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 57.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61841

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 $126,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,688. 38% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,057

population

57.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairmount	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61817 Catlin (6.2 mi) 61876 Sidell (6.9 mi) 61849 Homer (7.5 mi) 61850 Indianola (7.7 mi) 61810 Allerton (8 mi) 61858 Oakwood (8.5 mi) 61844 Fithian (9 mi) 61883 Westville (10.5 mi) 61833 Tilton (11.1 mi) 61834 Danville (11.2 mi) 61816 Broadlands (11.3 mi) 61846 Georgetown (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	57.42 sq mi
Water area	0.31 sq mi
Latitude	40.0239
Longitude	-87.8335
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	41.3%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$69,688

Median household income

$32,295

Per capita income

$126,700

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

18.3%

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	260	24.6%
18 and over	797	75.4%
65 and over	255	24.1%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,045	98.2%
Two or more races	9	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.7%
Other race	2	0.2%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.2%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	24.2%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$69,688

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,700
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	30.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	49.3%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.5%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	32	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	64	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	70	16.3%
Households with children under 18	120	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	35.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	21.1%
Married	67.4%	63.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.9%	4.1%
Divorced	9.4%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	1.7%
Kindergarten	5	2.1%
Elementary school	149	63.9%
High school	66	28.3%
College / grad school	9	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Other services 13.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 8.2%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Public administration 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Professional & management 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.1%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	28.0%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 9.0%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 8.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	65.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	77	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.3%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,029	97.4%
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)	1,057	100.0%
Born in same state	1,053	99.6%
Born in different state	970	91.8%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	169	16%
Italian	103	9.7%
French	83	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	2.1%
Norwegian	9	0.9%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61841

What city is ZIP code 61841 in?

ZIP code 61841 is primarily assigned to Fairmount, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61841 in?

ZIP code 61841 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61841 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61841 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61841?

The median home value in ZIP code 61841 is $126,700.

Does ZIP code 61841 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61841 in?

ZIP code 61841 observes the CST timezone.