61850 ZIP Code — Indianola, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61850 is located in Indianola, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 33.30 square miles and serves a population of 466 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61850

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 $63,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,639. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

466

population

33.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Indianola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61876 Sidell (5 mi) 61817 Catlin (6.7 mi) 61846 Georgetown (6.8 mi) 61870 Ridge Farm (7 mi) 61841 Fairmount (7.7 mi) 61810 Allerton (9.1 mi) 61883 Westville (9.1 mi) 61924 Chrisman (11 mi) 61940 Metcalf (11.1 mi) 61932 Hume (11.6 mi) 61833 Tilton (11.9 mi) 61858 Oakwood (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	466
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	33.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9397
Longitude	-87.7394
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	48.7%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

466

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$62,639

Median household income

$27,641

Per capita income

$63,800

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

97.1%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

14.4%

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	134	28.8%
18 and over	332	71.2%
65 and over	97	20.8%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Two or more races 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	461	98.9%
Two or more races	4	0.9%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.7%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 19.3%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 28.7%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	19.3%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	28.7%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$62,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 57.2%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,800
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	97.1%
Renter occupied	2.9%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	89.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	44.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.6%
Electricity	12.9%
Propane / LP gas	40.4%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	6	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	46	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	25	14.6%
Households with children under 18	70	40.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	36.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	20.2%
Married	51.6%	64.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	2.5%
Divorced	3.7%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 51.6%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	1.4%
Kindergarten	4	5.4%
Elementary school	25	33.8%
High school	39	52.7%
College / grad school	5	6.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.4%

Wholesale trade 17.1%

Agriculture & mining 15.8%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Other services 7.0%

Construction 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Public administration 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	15.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 9.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	397	85.2%
Spanish	5	1.3%
Other Indo-European	4	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	464	99.6%
Born in same state	464	99.6%
Born in different state	422	90.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	60	12.9%
Arab	31	6.7%
Italian	21	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.4%
Irish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61850

What city is ZIP code 61850 in?

ZIP code 61850 is primarily assigned to Indianola, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61850 in?

ZIP code 61850 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61850 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 61850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61850 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 61850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61850?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61850?

The median home value in ZIP code 61850 is $63,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 61850 in?

ZIP code 61850 observes the CST timezone.