61875 ZIP Code — Seymour, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61875 is located in Seymour, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 30.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61875

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($120,391) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 61875 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

1,196

population

30.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61875 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seymour	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61884 White Heath (3.8 mi) 61822 Champaign (6.7 mi) 61821 Champaign (7.3 mi) 61853 Mahomet (8.3 mi) 61820 Champaign (9.2 mi) 61854 Mansfield (9.3 mi) 61856 Monticello (9.7 mi) 61874 Savoy (9.8 mi) 61851 Ivesdale (10.2 mi) 61801 Urbana (10.8 mi) 61872 Sadorus (11.2 mi) 61880 Tolono (12 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,196
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	30.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.1022
Longitude	-88.4160
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	15.3%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.6%	5.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,196

Population

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$120,391

Median household income

$49,562

Per capita income

$282,100

Median home value

$864

Median monthly rent

85.4%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

424

Housing units

62.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	378	31.6%
18 and over	818	68.4%
65 and over	141	11.8%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.8%

Two or more races 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,138	91.8%
Two or more races	58	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	43	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.3%	46.9%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	27.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	41.1%	19.9%	24.4%
Over $200k	22.6%	5.9%	8.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 38.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 31.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	38.2%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	31.3%
Median income	$120,391

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 34.2%

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 22.0%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,100
Median rent / month	$864
Owner occupied	85.4%
Renter occupied	14.6%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	87.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	17.3%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	29.4%
5+ bedrooms	16.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	61.5%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.7%
Electricity	17.8%
Propane / LP gas	41.1%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	281	74.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	61	16.2%
Households with children under 18	216	57.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	22.8%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.5%	18.7%
Married	60.2%	71.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	3.8%
Divorced	2.7%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 15.9%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 36.0%

Graduate / professional 26.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	12.1%
Kindergarten	19	4.9%
Elementary school	152	39.1%
High school	108	27.8%
College / grad school	63	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.6%

Other services 15.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.1%
Service	2.3%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.8%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	88	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.3%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	0.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.6%
Public insurance	13.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,046	87.5%
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)	1,111	92.9%
Born in same state	1,111	92.9%
Born in different state	862	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	7.1%
Not a US citizen	85	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	97	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61875

What city is ZIP code 61875 in?

ZIP code 61875 is primarily assigned to Seymour, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61875 in?

ZIP code 61875 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61875 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 61875 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 61875?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 61875 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 61875 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61875 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 61875 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61875 in?

ZIP code 61875 observes the CST timezone.