61872 ZIP Code — Sadorus, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61872 is located in Sadorus, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 36.67 square miles and serves a population of 543 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61872

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $96,250. 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

543
population
36.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61872 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61872

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City Status
Sadorus Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61851 Ivesdale (3.3 mi) 61863 Pesotum (4.9 mi) 61880 Tolono (5.7 mi) 61913 Atwood (9.9 mi) 61874 Savoy (9.9 mi) 61813 Bement (10.5 mi) 61953 Tuscola (11 mi) 61875 Seymour (11.2 mi) 61864 Philo (11.2 mi) 61884 White Heath (11.9 mi) 61821 Champaign (12.4 mi) 61856 Monticello (12.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 543
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 36.67 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 39.9452
Longitude -88.3644
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 35.2% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 37.5% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.3% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

543
Population
15
People per sq mi
59.7
Median age
$96,250
Median household income
$42,759
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$860
Median monthly rent
93.9%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
244
Housing units
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
6
17
5–9
18
12
10–14
12
6
15–19
6
1
20–24
1
20
25–34
20
20
35–44
21
20
45–54
22
33
55–59
34
46
60–64
48
62
65–74
65
13
75–84
13
10
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188215.1%
18 and over46184.9%
65 and over17432.0%
Median age59.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%
Asian 5.7%
Two or more races 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White47383.6%
Asian325.7%
Two or more races325.7%
Hispanic or Latino234.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native40.7%
Black or African American20.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.2% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 37.5% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.3% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.0%
$10k–$15k 1.6%
$15k–$25k 3.2%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 14.6%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 36.8%
$150k–$200k 9.3%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.0%
$10k–$15k1.6%
$15k–$25k3.2%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k14.6%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k36.8%
$150k–$200k9.3%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$96,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%
$50k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 35.3%
$150k–$200k 9.5%
$200k–$300k 37.5%
$300k–$500k 2.6%
$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,000
Median rent / month$860
Owner occupied93.9%
Renter occupied6.1%
Vacant4.6%
Single-family detached88.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes11.2%
Median rooms6.5
Avg household size (owned)2.22

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20090.8%
1990–199915.4%
1980–19894.2%
1970–197920.5%
1960–196925.1%
1950–19598.5%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier22.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom1.9%
2 bedrooms19.3%
3 bedrooms47.5%
4 bedrooms27.4%
5+ bedrooms1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.4%
1 vehicle13.0%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas46.6%
Electricity25.5%
Propane / LP gas27.5%
Fuel oil0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14960.3%
Cohabiting couple187.3%
Male householder, no spouse3915.8%
Female householder, no spouse4116.6%
Households with children under 184618.6%
Households with seniors (65+)9839.7%
Average household size2.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.5%13.7%
Married67.5%66.4%
Separated0.0%0.8%
Widowed6.1%8.3%
Divorced6.9%10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 8.5%
HS graduate 27.9%
Some college, no degree 15.3%
Associate's degree 20.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.1%
Graduate / professional 12.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.5%
Bachelor's or higher27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool34.1%
Kindergarten11.4%
Elementary school5473.0%
High school1317.6%
College / grad school34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%
Wholesale trade 13.9%
Transportation & utilities 10.6%
Retail trade 8.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.8%
Public administration 5.8%
Professional & management 5.3%
Manufacturing 3.9%
Construction 3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%
Other services 2.5%
Information 1.4%
Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.4%
Service12.3%
Sales & office23.1%
Natural resources & construction8.1%
Production & transportation16.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector64.6%
Government23.4%
Self-employed10.0%
Unpaid family workers1.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.4%
Carpool6.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home8.3%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 3.5%
Under 18 years 7.3%
18 and over 2.8%
Married-couple families 0.7%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.5%
Retirement income26.3%
Supplemental Security2.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.4%
High blood pressure31.7%
High cholesterol34.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke2.8%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis26.8%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.6%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.5%
Binge drinking15.6%
No physical activity20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.9%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health12.1%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist70.9%
Cholesterol screening91.2%
Teeth loss11.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans388.2%
Disability%
Any disability14.0%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years4.5%
65 and over35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance77.9%
Public insurance36.6%
No insurance2.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only53197.8%
Spanish326.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages326.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50993.7%
Born in same state50893.6%
Born in different state42077.3%
Foreign born10.2%
Naturalized citizen346.3%
Not a US citizen25.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French7714.2%
English437.9%
Arab305.5%
Italian254.6%
AncestryCount%
Polish30.6%
Irish10.2%
Norwegian10.2%
Dutch10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.5%
Internet access93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61872

What city is ZIP code 61872 in?

ZIP code 61872 is primarily assigned to Sadorus, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61872 in?

ZIP code 61872 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61872 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61872 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 61872 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 61872 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61872?

The median home value in ZIP code 61872 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61872?

ZIP code 61872 has an estimated population of 543 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61872 in?

ZIP code 61872 observes the CST timezone.

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