61870 ZIP Code — Ridge Farm, IL

Vermilion County, Illinois

ZIP code 61870 is located in Ridge Farm, Illinois, within Vermilion County. It covers approximately 40.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,230 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61870

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 $83,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,667. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 61870 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,230

population

40.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61870 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61870

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61870. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridge Farm	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61846 Georgetown (4.9 mi) 61850 Indianola (7 mi) 61924 Chrisman (8.6 mi) 47928 Cayuga (9 mi) 47847 Dana (9 mi) 61883 Westville (9.7 mi) 61817 Catlin (10.3 mi) 47974 Perrysville (11.1 mi) 61876 Sidell (11.6 mi) 47854 Hillsdale (12.5 mi) 61940 Metcalf (12.8 mi) 61833 Tilton (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,230
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	40.73 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9082
Longitude	-87.6130
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	54.1%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,230

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$47,667

Median household income

$25,963

Per capita income

$83,400

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

10.0%

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	319	25.9%
18 and over	911	74.1%
65 and over	248	20.2%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,189	96%
Two or more races	21	1.7%
Black or African American	11	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	52.8%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.7%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	15.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 19.7%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	19.7%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
Median income	$47,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 35.2%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,400
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.1%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	11.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	264	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	136	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	102	19.9%
Households with children under 18	129	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	37.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.1%	25.7%
Married	51.8%	55.9%
Separated	3.8%	1.1%
Widowed	5.5%	7.9%
Divorced	8.9%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.0%
Kindergarten	27	10.1%
Elementary school	96	36.0%
High school	113	42.3%
College / grad school	23	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.6%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Professional & management 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Public administration 2.8%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	28.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.3%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,160	94.3%
Spanish	18	1.6%
Other Indo-European	18	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,201	97.6%
Born in same state	1,188	96.6%
Born in different state	992	80.7%
Foreign born	13	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	29	2.4%
Not a US citizen	11	37.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	163	13.3%
French	80	6.5%
Arab	75	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.8%
Norwegian	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61870

What city is ZIP code 61870 in?

ZIP code 61870 is primarily assigned to Ridge Farm, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61870 in?

ZIP code 61870 falls within Vermilion County, Illinois.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61870?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 61870 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 61870 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 61870 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 61870 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61870?

The median home value in ZIP code 61870 is $83,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 61870 in?

ZIP code 61870 observes the CST timezone.