61928 ZIP Code — Gays, IL

Moultrie County, Illinois

ZIP code 61928 is located in Gays, Illinois, within Moultrie County. It covers approximately 30.84 square miles and serves a population of 643 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61928

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,333. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 61928 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

643
population
30.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61928 ZIP code map
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City Status
Gays Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 643
Population density 21 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 139
Geography
Land area 30.84 sq mi
Water area 0.26 sq mi
Latitude 39.4731
Longitude -88.5541
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 40.1% 40.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 43.6% 37.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 18.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

643
Population
21
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$78,333
Median household income
$31,439
Per capita income
$150,800
Median home value
$892
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
250
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
40
18
5–9
23
17
10–14
22
7
15–19
8
4
20–24
5
60
25–34
75
16
35–44
20
19
45–54
24
38
55–59
48
33
60–64
42
26
65–74
33
12
75–84
14
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816225.2%
18 and over48174.8%
65 and over9314.5%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%
Two or more races 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
GroupCount%
White63798.8%
Two or more races50.8%
Hispanic or Latino20.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.1% 40.2% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 43.6% 37.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 14.5% 18.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 1.7% 3.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.8%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 8.5%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 4.4%
$50k–$75k 25.0%
$75k–$100k 7.7%
$100k–$150k 39.3%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 0.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.8%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k8.5%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k4.4%
$50k–$75k25.0%
$75k–$100k7.7%
$100k–$150k39.3%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+0.4%
Median income$78,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%
$50k–$100k 16.4%
$100k–$150k 14.4%
$150k–$200k 37.2%
$200k–$300k 7.2%
$300k–$500k 0.4%
$500k–$1M 5.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,800
Median rent / month$892
Owner occupied91.9%
Renter occupied8.1%
Vacant0.0%
Single-family detached82.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes17.6%
Median rooms7.0
Avg household size (owned)2.36

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.5%
2000–20097.7%
1990–199925.7%
1980–19895.5%
1970–197914.0%
1960–19697.0%
1950–19597.4%
1940–194916.5%
1939 or earlier14.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom0.7%
2 bedrooms23.9%
3 bedrooms36.4%
4 bedrooms32.0%
5+ bedrooms6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.5%
1 vehicle23.9%
2 vehicles59.2%
3 or more15.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.7%
Electricity14.3%
Propane / LP gas34.2%
Wood22.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family19973.2%
Cohabiting couple10.4%
Male householder, no spouse228.1%
Female householder, no spouse5018.4%
Households with children under 187326.8%
Households with seniors (65+)6825.0%
Average household size2.36

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married10.3%3.5%
Married81.1%78.0%
Separated0.0%6.6%
Widowed1.7%6.9%
Divorced6.9%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 25.0%
Some college, no degree 46.2%
Associate's degree 9.8%
Bachelor's degree 15.0%
Graduate / professional 0.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.4%
Bachelor's or higher15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3825.3%
Kindergarten42.7%
Elementary school7348.7%
High school149.3%
College / grad school2114.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.4%
Education & healthcare 13.9%
Wholesale trade 11.9%
Finance & real estate 8.6%
Construction 7.8%
Retail trade 6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Agriculture & mining 1.6%
Public administration 1.6%
Information 1.2%
Other services 1.2%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.8%
Service7.0%
Sales & office23.0%
Natural resources & construction26.6%
Production & transportation17.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector87.3%
Government9.4%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.3%
Carpool3.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home1.7%
Other means1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)28.7

Poverty

All people 10.9%
Under 18 years 21.1%
18 and over 7.5%
Married-couple families 7.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.0%
Retirement income25.7%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP6.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.2%
High blood pressure33.5%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease6.7%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis27.8%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease8.2%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.3%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.4%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health15.6%
Poor mental health13.8%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist62.1%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss16.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans214.4%
Disability%
Any disability22.7%
Under 180.6%
18–64 years29.9%
65 and over31.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.2%
Public insurance39.3%
No insurance2.6%
Uninsured under 190.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only57289.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)64199.7%
Born in same state64199.7%
Born in different state60293.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen20.3%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian17627.4%
French385.9%
Arab345.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish20.3%
German10.2%
English10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.3%
Internet access93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61928

What city is ZIP code 61928 in?

ZIP code 61928 is primarily assigned to Gays, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61928 in?

ZIP code 61928 falls within Moultrie County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61928 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 61928 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61928 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 61928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61928?

The median home value in ZIP code 61928 is $150,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61928?

ZIP code 61928 has an estimated population of 643 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61928 in?

ZIP code 61928 observes the CST timezone.

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