61857 ZIP Code — Muncie, IL
Vermilion County, Illinois
ZIP code 61857 is located in Muncie, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 0.57 square miles and serves a population of 146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.
146
population
0.57
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61857 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61857
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61857. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Muncie | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 146 |
| Population density | 256 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 183 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.57 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1161 |
| Longitude | -87.8397 |
| 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 | 58.3% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.6% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
146
Population
256
People per sq mi
54.3
Median age
$76,500
Median household income
$34,716
Per capita income
$77,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.2%
Home ownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
Unemployment
64
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
2
5–9
2
3
10–14
2
5
15–19
5
6
20–24
5
9
25–34
9
5
35–44
4
8
45–54
8
7
55–59
7
6
60–64
6
20
65–74
18
3
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17 | 11.6% |
| 18 and over | 129 | 88.4% |
| 65 and over | 44 | 30.1% |
| Median age | 54.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.3%
Two or more races
2.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 97.3% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.3% | 52.8% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.1% | 29.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.6% | 15.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
7.4%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
11.8%
$75k–$100k
23.5%
$100k–$150k
26.5%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $76,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.0%
$50k–$100k
41.7%
$100k–$150k
30.0%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k–$300k
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter occupied | 11.8% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 93.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 51.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 32.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.4% |
| Electricity | 17.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 33 | 48.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 10.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 23.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 11.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 48.5% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.7% | 35.9% |
| Married | 50.0% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 6.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
27.4%
Associate's degree
14.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.7%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 40.0% |
| High school | 9 | 45.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Professional & management
18.2%
Other services
15.6%
Agriculture & mining
13.0%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Retail trade
3.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.5% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 7.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.4% |
| Government | 24.7% |
| Self-employed | 16.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 97.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.6% |
| Retirement income | 10.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.6% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.6% |
| 65 and over | 25.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 50.7% |
| No insurance | 6.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 143 | 97.9% |
| 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) | 146 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 146 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 109 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 8.2% |
| Italian | 8 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 3.4% |
| Polish | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.6% |
| Internet access | 85.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61857
What city is ZIP code 61857 in?
ZIP code 61857 is primarily assigned to Muncie, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61857 in?
ZIP code 61857 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.
Does ZIP code 61857 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 61857 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 61857 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 61857 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 61857 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 61857 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61857?
The median home value in ZIP code 61857 is $77,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 61857 in?
ZIP code 61857 observes the CST timezone.