61859 ZIP Code — Ogden, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61859 is located in Ogden, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 30.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,244 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61859

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 $162,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $103,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,244
population
30.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61859 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61859

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City Status
Ogden Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61873 Saint Joseph (3.1 mi) 61844 Fithian (5.4 mi) 61812 Armstrong (7.5 mi) 61802 Urbana (9.8 mi) 61849 Homer (9.8 mi) 61831 Collison (10.4 mi) 61862 Penfield (10.7 mi) 61847 Gifford (11.1 mi) 61878 Thomasboro (11.2 mi) 61858 Oakwood (11.4 mi) 61841 Fairmount (11.9 mi) 61865 Potomac (12.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,244
Population density 41 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 30.30 sq mi
Water area 0.01 sq mi
Latitude 40.1579
Longitude -87.9747
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 31.1% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.9% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 34.2% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 5.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,244
Population
41
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$103,750
Median household income
$41,903
Per capita income
$162,400
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
4.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
413
Housing units
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
29
40
5–9
37
50
10–14
46
37
15–19
35
56
20–24
52
92
25–34
84
70
35–44
64
88
45–54
82
44
55–59
41
33
60–64
30
60
65–74
56
40
75–84
36
5
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827522.1%
18 and over96977.9%
65 and over20216.2%
Median age37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%
Asian 3.7%
Two or more races 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,17994.1%
Asian463.7%
Two or more races110.9%
Hispanic or Latino90.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.4%
Black or African American30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 31.1% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 31.9% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 34.2% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.7% 5.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 0.7%
$10k–$15k 0.7%
$15k–$25k 2.0%
$25k–$35k 6.1%
$35k–$50k 10.4%
$50k–$75k 15.4%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 29.0%
$150k–$200k 12.9%
$200k+ 10.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k0.7%
$10k–$15k0.7%
$15k–$25k2.0%
$25k–$35k6.1%
$35k–$50k10.4%
$50k–$75k15.4%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k29.0%
$150k–$200k12.9%
$200k+10.2%
Median income$103,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%
$50k–$100k 12.3%
$100k–$150k 26.4%
$150k–$200k 28.9%
$200k–$300k 19.1%
$300k–$500k 10.1%
$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,400
Median rent / month$1,250
Owner occupied90.0%
Renter occupied10.0%
Vacant3.3%
Single-family detached93.9%
Large apartment buildings1.3%
Mobile homes1.8%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.87

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.5%
2000–20098.3%
1990–199922.8%
1980–19893.9%
1970–197913.3%
1960–196914.7%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19491.8%
1939 or earlier28.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms12.5%
3 bedrooms57.3%
4 bedrooms20.8%
5+ bedrooms8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle17.6%
2 vehicles40.3%
3 or more41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.6%
Electricity17.6%
Propane / LP gas26.5%
Wood1.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28965.4%
Cohabiting couple429.5%
Male householder, no spouse5211.8%
Female householder, no spouse5913.3%
Households with children under 1813430.3%
Households with seniors (65+)13430.3%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.6%22.1%
Married54.0%59.4%
Separated2.2%0.0%
Widowed2.0%8.5%
Divorced8.2%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 0.7%
HS graduate 36.0%
Some college, no degree 25.2%
Associate's degree 14.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.7%
Graduate / professional 7.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.9%
Bachelor's or higher23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool103.0%
Kindergarten123.6%
Elementary school11935.7%
High school7723.1%
College / grad school11534.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%
Retail trade 11.3%
Professional & management 10.4%
Construction 8.3%
Finance & real estate 8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Manufacturing 5.2%
Wholesale trade 4.1%
Other services 3.6%
Agriculture & mining 2.8%
Public administration 1.1%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.6%
Service17.1%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources & construction12.6%
Production & transportation14.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.5%
Government19.2%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.2%
Carpool8.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.0%
Work from home5.5%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)22.3

Poverty

All people 4.3%
Under 18 years 3.0%
18 and over 4.6%
Married-couple families 1.7%
Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security28.7%
Retirement income31.2%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP1.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.4%
High blood pressure28.9%
High cholesterol32.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Heart disease5.4%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma9.0%
Arthritis24.5%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.9%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity18.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression17.0%
Fair or poor health10.3%
Poor mental health12.0%
Poor physical health8.1%
No health insurance8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist73.4%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss9.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans666.8%
Disability%
Any disability9.1%
Under 185.1%
18–64 years6.3%
65 and over25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance84.2%
Public insurance28.3%
No insurance2.3%
Uninsured under 191.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,18395.1%
Spanish30.3%
Other Indo-European30.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,21497.6%
Born in same state1,21497.6%
Born in different state1,08287.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen302.4%
Not a US citizen30100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20416.4%
Italian16913.6%
Arab977.8%
AncestryCount%
English131%
Polish50.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.5%
Internet access95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61859

What city is ZIP code 61859 in?

ZIP code 61859 is primarily assigned to Ogden, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61859 in?

ZIP code 61859 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61859 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61859 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61859?

The median home value in ZIP code 61859 is $162,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61859?

The median household income in ZIP code 61859 is $103,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61859?

ZIP code 61859 has an estimated population of 1,244 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61859 in?

ZIP code 61859 observes the CST timezone.

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