61862 ZIP Code — Penfield, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61862 is located in Penfield, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 40.11 square miles and serves a population of 694 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61862

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 $140,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $135,096. 40% 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 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61862 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

694

population

40.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61862

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61862. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61847 Gifford (3.9 mi) 61812 Armstrong (6.4 mi) 61865 Potomac (6.7 mi) 60949 Ludlow (8.5 mi) 60960 Rankin (9 mi) 61831 Collison (9.8 mi) 61866 Rantoul (10.4 mi) 61859 Ogden (10.7 mi) 61878 Thomasboro (11.5 mi) 60957 Paxton (11.8 mi) 61844 Fithian (12 mi) 61873 Saint Joseph (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	694
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	40.11 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.3122
Longitude	-87.9588
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	21.6%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	5.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

694

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$135,096

Median household income

$45,396

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

1.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

220

Housing units

28.9%

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	204	29.4%
18 and over	490	70.6%
65 and over	167	24.1%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	681	97.6%
Two or more races	13	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.6%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	34.0%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.0%	5.9%	8.8%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$135,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 24.3%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	97.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	44.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	20.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	12.3%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	47.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.3%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	30.7%
Wood	4.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	71.1%
Cohabiting couple	15	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	24	10.5%
Female householder, no spouse	27	11.8%
Households with children under 18	60	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	49.1%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	8.1%
Married	62.8%	67.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	7.7%
Divorced	4.7%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 46.2%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	10.7%
Kindergarten	20	8.9%
Elementary school	97	43.3%
High school	37	16.5%
College / grad school	46	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Construction 3.1%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Information 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.8%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	11.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	10.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.7%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 1.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	42.5%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	68.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	12.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	18.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	652	93.9%
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)	694	100.0%
Born in same state	687	99.0%
Born in different state	636	91.6%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	7.2%
Arab	27	3.9%
French	11	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.7%
Dutch	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61862

What city is ZIP code 61862 in?

ZIP code 61862 is primarily assigned to Penfield, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61862 in?

ZIP code 61862 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61862 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61862 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61862 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 61862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61862 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 61862 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61862?

The median household income in ZIP code 61862 is $135,096, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61862 in?

ZIP code 61862 observes the CST timezone.