61756 ZIP Code — Maroa, IL

Macon County, Illinois

ZIP code 61756 is located in Maroa, Illinois, within Macon County. It covers approximately 84.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61756

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 $163,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,324. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61756 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,564

population

84.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maroa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

62535 Forsyth (6.1 mi) 62554 Oreana (6.9 mi) 62573 Warrensburg (7.1 mi) 62526 Decatur (7.7 mi) 62501 Argenta (8.4 mi) 61727 Clinton (9 mi) 61749 Kenney (9.6 mi) 62523 Decatur (11.4 mi) 62543 Latham (11.6 mi) 61830 Cisco (11.7 mi) 61882 Weldon (12.8 mi) 62521 Decatur (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,564
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	84.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0083
Longitude	-88.9541
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	32.8%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,564

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$81,324

Median household income

$37,460

Per capita income

$163,500

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

864

Housing units

29.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

136

5–9

118

150

10–14

130

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

190

35–44

166

205

45–54

179

55–59

60–64

186

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	746	29.1%
18 and over	1,818	70.9%
65 and over	476	18.6%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.1%

Two or more races 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Asian 3%

Black or African American 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,053	77.1%
Two or more races	254	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	99	3.7%
Other race	99	3.7%
Asian	81	3%
Black or African American	77	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	47.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	31.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	29.0%	16.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	28.3%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$81,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.4%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 30.5%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,500
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	11.7%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	32.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	35.0%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	12.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.6%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	608	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	42	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	111	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	193	20.2%
Households with children under 18	296	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	32.3%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	17.2%
Married	65.4%	62.8%
Separated	0.3%	0.5%
Widowed	2.1%	7.2%
Divorced	9.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	29.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.8%
Kindergarten	34	4.7%
Elementary school	456	63.5%
High school	133	18.5%
College / grad school	68	9.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Construction 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 5.1%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.2%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	45.6%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,442	95.2%
Spanish	102	4.2%
Other Indo-European	37	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	62	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,468	96.3%
Born in same state	2,462	96.0%
Born in different state	1,952	76.1%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	96	3.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	430	16.8%
French	327	12.8%
Arab	227	8.9%
Polish	19	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.4%
Dutch	10	0.4%
German	6	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61756

What city is ZIP code 61756 in?

ZIP code 61756 is primarily assigned to Maroa, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61756 in?

ZIP code 61756 falls within Macon County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61756 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 61756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61756?

The median home value in ZIP code 61756 is $163,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 61756?

ZIP code 61756 has an estimated population of 2,564 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61756?

The median household income in ZIP code 61756 is $81,324, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61756 in?

ZIP code 61756 observes the CST timezone.