61847 ZIP Code — Gifford, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61847 is located in Gifford, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 33.52 square miles and serves a population of 1,194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61847

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 $172,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,521. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61847 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,194
population
33.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61847 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61847

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City Status
Gifford Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61862 Penfield (3.9 mi) 60949 Ludlow (5.7 mi) 61866 Rantoul (6.5 mi) 61878 Thomasboro (8.2 mi) 60957 Paxton (9.3 mi) 61812 Armstrong (9.4 mi) 61865 Potomac (10.6 mi) 61859 Ogden (11.1 mi) 60960 Rankin (11.3 mi) 61873 Saint Joseph (11.6 mi) 61831 Collison (13.3 mi) 61844 Fithian (14 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,194
Population density 36 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 33.52 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 40.3129
Longitude -88.0326
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 35.5% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.3% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.0% 5.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,194
Population
36
People per sq mi
50.3
Median age
$80,521
Median household income
$38,605
Per capita income
$172,300
Median home value
$875
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
3.7%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
478
Housing units
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
22
Under 5
24
32
5–9
34
38
10–14
39
20
15–19
22
23
20–24
25
54
25–34
57
62
35–44
65
91
45–54
96
45
55–59
48
27
60–64
28
71
65–74
75
51
75–84
53
45
85+
47
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822018.4%
18 and over97481.6%
65 and over34228.6%
Median age50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%
Two or more races 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Black or African American 1%
GroupCount%
White1,11591.1%
Two or more races675.5%
Hispanic or Latino302.5%
Black or African American121%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.5% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 34.3% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 25.3% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 5.0% 5.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 0.4%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 5.1%
$35k–$50k 11.4%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 22.5%
$100k–$150k 23.7%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k+ 4.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k0.4%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k5.1%
$35k–$50k11.4%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k22.5%
$100k–$150k23.7%
$150k–$200k7.3%
$200k+4.1%
Median income$80,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%
$50k–$100k 9.1%
$100k–$150k 19.2%
$150k–$200k 28.1%
$200k–$300k 25.6%
$300k–$500k 8.9%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$172,300
Median rent / month$875
Owner occupied88.8%
Renter occupied11.2%
Vacant7.5%
Single-family detached81.6%
Large apartment buildings4.7%
Mobile homes6.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.23

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201916.1%
2000–20099.4%
1990–19997.3%
1980–198915.2%
1970–197912.2%
1960–19697.1%
1950–19599.2%
1940–19496.0%
1939 or earlier17.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.1%
1 bedroom4.3%
2 bedrooms24.0%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle10.1%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles49.3%
3 or more19.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas54.8%
Electricity26.6%
Propane / LP gas16.8%
Fuel oil0.6%
No fuel used0.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27255.2%
Cohabiting couple275.5%
Male householder, no spouse6513.2%
Female householder, no spouse12926.2%
Households with children under 1811823.9%
Households with seniors (65+)19238.9%
Average household size2.24

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.0%13.9%
Married59.4%52.0%
Separated0.0%0.6%
Widowed5.8%18.3%
Divorced9.8%15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 38.7%
Some college, no degree 24.2%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 13.0%
Graduate / professional 6.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool52.3%
Kindergarten188.2%
Elementary school11351.4%
High school4319.5%
College / grad school4118.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%
Manufacturing 12.7%
Retail trade 11.5%
Finance & real estate 10.3%
Other services 7.7%
Agriculture & mining 6.5%
Construction 6.4%
Professional & management 5.3%
Transportation & utilities 5.2%
Public administration 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Information 1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.1%
Service8.8%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction15.3%
Production & transportation13.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.9%
Government17.4%
Self-employed6.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.7%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.1%
Work from home7.7%
Other means1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)24.8

Poverty

All people 3.7%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 4.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.1%
Retirement income26.8%
Supplemental Security2.4%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.2%
High blood pressure34.0%
High cholesterol33.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma9.2%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.3%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.6%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health13.4%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health9.8%
No health insurance9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.8%
Visited dentist69.5%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss13.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans848.6%
Disability%
Any disability9.3%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years6.0%
65 and over22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance83.1%
Public insurance35.0%
No insurance1.5%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,14896.1%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,19199.7%
Born in same state1,18899.5%
Born in different state1,00384.0%
Foreign born30.3%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14412.1%
French867.2%
Arab665.5%
AncestryCount%
English151.3%
Polish110.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.3%
Internet access86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61847

What city is ZIP code 61847 in?

ZIP code 61847 is primarily assigned to Gifford, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61847 in?

ZIP code 61847 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61847 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 61847 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61847 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61847 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61847 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 61847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61847?

The median home value in ZIP code 61847 is $172,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 61847 in?

ZIP code 61847 observes the CST timezone.

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