ZipCodesToGo
Illinois ZIP Codes
Champaign County
Royal, IL
61871
61871 ZIP Code — Royal, IL
Champaign County, Illinois
ZIP code 61871 is located in
Royal ,
Illinois ,
within Champaign County .
It covers approximately 1.60 square miles and serves a population of
343 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 217 .
About ZIP code 61871
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 $146,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $87,250. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 34% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 61871 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
61871 ZIP code map
View map of 61871
Cities in ZIP code 61871
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
City
Status
Royal
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
343
Population density
214 / sq mi
State FIPS
17
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
1.60 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
40.1902
Longitude
-87.9754
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
217
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.9%
46.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
27.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
34.8%
19.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.9%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$87,250
Median household income
$146,600
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 71 20.7% 18 and over 272 79.3% 65 and over 67 19.5% Median age 41.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.5%
Group Count % White 312 91% Black or African American 29 8.5% Two or more races 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
23.9%
46.9%
37.2%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
27.3%
29.6%
$100k – $200k
34.8%
19.9%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.9%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.1% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 0.7% $35k–$50k 11.2% $50k–$75k 23.8% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 25.9% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 3.5% Median income $87,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $146,600 Median rent / month $963 Owner occupied 85.3% Renter occupied 14.7% Vacant 5.9% Single-family detached 89.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 2.0% 1990–1999 13.2% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 19.7% 1960–1969 9.9% 1950–1959 11.8% 1940–1949 6.6% 1939 or earlier 28.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 31.6% 3 bedrooms 50.7% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.4% 1 vehicle 35.0% 2 vehicles 42.7% 3 or more 21.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.2% Electricity 28.0% Propane / LP gas 1.4% No fuel used 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 58.0% Cohabiting couple 3 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 27 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 30 21.0% Households with children under 18 39 27.3% Households with seniors (65+) 46 32.2% Average household size 2.40
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.1% 26.4% Married 64.7% 54.7% Separated 0.0% 1.4% Widowed 0.8% 12.8% Divorced 10.5% 4.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
29.2%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.8% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 2.2% Kindergarten 4 4.5% Elementary school 47 52.8% High school 14 15.7% College / grad school 22 24.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.0%
Finance & real estate
10.4%
Professional & management
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.9% Service 12.6% Sales & office 26.4% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.4% Government 20.9% Self-employed 7.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.1% Carpool 3.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.8% Work from home 7.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.6% Retirement income 20.3% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.1% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 33.7% Diabetes 9.2% Heart disease 6.5% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 8.7% Arthritis 27.8% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 6.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.2% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 19.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.3% Depression 16.2% Fair or poor health 11.0% Poor mental health 11.1% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 8.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.7% Visited dentist 73.7% Cholesterol screening 92.0% Teeth loss 9.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 8.7% Under 18 2.8% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 28.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 84.3% Public insurance 31.5% No insurance 1.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 337 98.3% Spanish 1 0.3% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 1 0.3% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 341 99.4% Born in same state 341 99.4% Born in different state 315 91.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 37 10.8% Italian 22 6.4% Arab 19 5.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 7 2% English 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.7% Internet access 94.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61871
What city is ZIP code 61871 in?
ZIP code 61871 is primarily assigned to Royal, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61871 in?
ZIP code 61871 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61871 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61871?
The median home value in ZIP code 61871 is $146,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 61871?
ZIP code 61871 has an estimated population of 343 residents, with a density of 214 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61871?
The median household income in ZIP code 61871 is $87,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61871 in?
ZIP code 61871 observes the CST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
