61844 ZIP Code — Fithian, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61844 is located in Fithian, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 59.93 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61844

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 $131,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,750. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61844 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

810

population

59.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61844 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61844

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61844. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fithian	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61859 Ogden (5.4 mi) 61858 Oakwood (6 mi) 61812 Armstrong (6.2 mi) 61831 Collison (6.7 mi) 61873 Saint Joseph (8.4 mi) 61841 Fairmount (9 mi) 61834 Danville (10.3 mi) 61865 Potomac (10.5 mi) 61849 Homer (10.9 mi) 61817 Catlin (11.5 mi) 61862 Penfield (12 mi) 61832 Danville (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	59.93 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.1514
Longitude	-87.8722
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	33.0%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

People per sq mi

56.0

Median age

$93,750

Median household income

$49,006

Per capita income

$131,500

Median home value

$1,029

Median monthly rent

90.1%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

20.6%

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	121	14.9%
18 and over	689	85.1%
65 and over	235	29.0%
Median age	56.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 2.3%

Other race 1.9%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	768	92.2%
Hispanic or Latino	23	2.8%
Black or African American	19	2.3%
Other race	16	1.9%
Two or more races	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	27.8%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.9%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 25.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	25.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$93,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,500
Median rent / month	$1,029
Owner occupied	90.1%
Renter occupied	9.9%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	96.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	42.6%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.4%
Electricity	22.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	24	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	67	19.4%
Households with children under 18	68	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	49.3%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.6%	25.6%
Married	56.4%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	7.5%
Divorced	10.1%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.3%

HS graduate 44.8%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	27	18.0%
High school	92	61.3%
College / grad school	28	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Retail trade 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.4%

Finance & real estate 10.8%

Construction 10.1%

Public administration 9.3%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Wholesale trade 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Professional & management 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.7%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	28.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.4%
Retirement income	42.3%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	29.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	795	98.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	806	99.5%
Born in same state	806	99.5%
Born in different state	689	85.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.5%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	13.6%
French	88	10.9%
English	55	6.8%
Arab	18	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	1.7%
Polish	12	1.5%
Irish	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61844

What city is ZIP code 61844 in?

ZIP code 61844 is primarily assigned to Fithian, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61844 in?

ZIP code 61844 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61844 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 61844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61844 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61844 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61844?

The median home value in ZIP code 61844 is $131,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 61844 in?

ZIP code 61844 observes the CST timezone.