61848 ZIP Code — Henning, IL
Vermilion County, Illinois
ZIP code 61848 is located in Henning, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 1.02 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
About ZIP code 61848
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 $82,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $74,688. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
263
population
1.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61848 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61848
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61848. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Henning | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 263 |
| Population density | 258 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3071 |
| Longitude | -87.7125 |
| 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 | 41.8% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
263
Population
258
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$74,688
Median household income
$29,721
Per capita income
$82,700
Median home value
$929
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
94
Housing units
1.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
5
Under 5
5
6
5–9
7
7
10–14
7
18
15–19
19
1
20–24
2
9
25–34
10
33
35–44
35
21
45–54
21
5
55–59
5
6
60–64
6
6
65–74
7
11
75–84
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 47 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 216 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 35 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.6%
Two or more races
3%
Black or African American
2.6%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 93.6% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.8% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.3% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.9% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
12.6%
$25k–$35k
10.7%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $74,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.9%
$50k–$100k
61.8%
$100k–$150k
23.7%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k–$300k
7.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,700 |
| Median rent / month | $929 |
| Owner occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter occupied | 26.2% |
| Vacant | 14.9% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 51.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 27.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 66 | 64.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 8.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 18 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26 | 25.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 23 | 22.3% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 26.3% |
| Married | 57.1% | 60.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
46.8%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
21.0%
Bachelor's degree
1.1%
Graduate / professional
0.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 24 | 42.1% |
| High school | 25 | 43.9% |
| College / grad school | 7 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
27.5%
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Other services
14.4%
Retail trade
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Professional & management
4.6%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Construction
3.3%
Public administration
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.4% |
| Service | 26.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.4% |
| Government | 9.2% |
| Self-employed | 10.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.0% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
6.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.5% |
| 65 and over | 65.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| No insurance | 3.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 253 | 96.2% |
| 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) | 263 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 262 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 241 | 91.6% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 32 | 12.2% |
| Arab | 28 | 10.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19 | 7.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61848
What city is ZIP code 61848 in?
ZIP code 61848 is primarily assigned to Henning, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61848 in?
ZIP code 61848 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61848?
The median home value in ZIP code 61848 is $82,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 61848?
ZIP code 61848 has an estimated population of 263 residents, with a density of 259 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61848?
The median household income in ZIP code 61848 is $74,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61848 in?
ZIP code 61848 observes the CST timezone.