61944 ZIP Code — Paris, IL

Edgar County, Illinois

ZIP code 61944 is located in Paris, Illinois, within Edgar County. It covers approximately 262.76 square miles and serves a population of 11,562 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61944

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 $95,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $53,896. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,562

population

262.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61933 Kansas (11.2 mi) 61924 Chrisman (12.9 mi) 61940 Metcalf (13.2 mi) 61917 Brocton (13.7 mi) 47842 Clinton (14.4 mi) 47885 West Terre Haute (15.9 mi) 62441 Marshall (16.1 mi) 61932 Hume (17.8 mi) 61943 Oakland (18 mi) 47804 Terre Haute (18.3 mi) 61912 Ashmore (18.6 mi) 47809 Terre Haute (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,562
Population density	44 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	262.76 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	39.6056
Longitude	-87.7064
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	217

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

11,562

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$53,896

Median household income

$31,580

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

4,333

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

213

245

5–9

255

376

10–14

390

305

15–19

316

311

20–24

322

616

25–34

638

754

35–44

783

675

45–54

700

345

55–59

358

492

60–64

510

727

65–74

755

464

75–84

482

160

85+

165

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,057	17.8%
18 and over	9,505	82.2%
65 and over	2,753	23.8%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	11,140	95.2%
Two or more races	147	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	134	1.1%
Other race	134	1.1%
Black or African American	90	0.8%
Asian	49	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	50.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	12.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$53,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.4%

$50k–$100k 41.1%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 4.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	78.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	7.1%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	17.9%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,717	49.9%
Cohabiting couple	300	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	896	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,535	28.2%
Households with children under 18	1,241	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,871	34.3%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	19.5%
Married	61.5%	53.1%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%
Widowed	1.8%	10.2%
Divorced	10.2%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	98	4.6%
Kindergarten	147	6.9%
Elementary school	1,026	48.3%
High school	425	20.0%
College / grad school	430	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.4%

Other services 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.0

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	27.5%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	592	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	48.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,144	96.4%
Spanish	40	0.4%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,483	99.3%
Born in same state	11,436	98.9%
Born in different state	6,529	56.5%
Foreign born	47	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	79	0.7%
Not a US citizen	69	87.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,785	15.4%
French	1,733	15%
Arab	937	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	63	0.5%
Polish	31	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61944

What city is ZIP code 61944 in?

ZIP code 61944 is primarily assigned to Paris, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61944 in?

ZIP code 61944 falls within Edgar County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61944 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61944?

The median home value in ZIP code 61944 is $95,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61944?

ZIP code 61944 has an estimated population of 11,562 residents, with a density of 44 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61944?

The median household income in ZIP code 61944 is $53,896, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61944 in?

ZIP code 61944 observes the CST timezone.