61878 ZIP Code — Thomasboro, IL

Champaign County, Illinois

ZIP code 61878 is located in Thomasboro, Illinois, within Champaign County. It covers approximately 28.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61878

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $115,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,441) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 61878 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,217
population
28.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61878 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61878

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City Status
Thomasboro Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61866 Rantoul (4.9 mi) 61847 Gifford (8.2 mi) 61802 Urbana (8.6 mi) 61840 Dewey (8.9 mi) 61873 Saint Joseph (9.4 mi) 61801 Urbana (9.6 mi) 61820 Champaign (10 mi) 60949 Ludlow (10.2 mi) 61822 Champaign (10.6 mi) 61821 Champaign (11 mi) 61859 Ogden (11.2 mi) 61862 Penfield (11.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,217
Population density 43 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 28.04 sq mi
Water area 0.02 sq mi
Latitude 40.2418
Longitude -88.1560
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 37.0% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.6% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.9% 5.9% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,217
Population
43
People per sq mi
49.3
Median age
$70,441
Median household income
$47,283
Per capita income
$115,400
Median home value
$825
Median monthly rent
82.4%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
514
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
33
Under 5
37
33
5–9
36
15
10–14
16
15
15–19
17
24
20–24
26
66
25–34
71
81
35–44
89
68
45–54
75
77
55–59
83
33
60–64
35
84
65–74
92
47
75–84
51
6
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819215.8%
18 and over1,02584.2%
65 and over28723.6%
Median age49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%
Two or more races 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Black or African American 2.4%
Other race 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
White1,11389.2%
Two or more races544.3%
Hispanic or Latino312.5%
Black or African American302.4%
Other race110.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.4%
Asian40.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 37.0% 46.9% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 27.3% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 31.6% 19.9% 24.4%
Over $200k 2.9% 5.9% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.1%
$10k–$15k 4.3%
$15k–$25k 3.8%
$25k–$35k 9.2%
$35k–$50k 14.4%
$50k–$75k 15.8%
$75k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 17.1%
$150k–$200k 10.8%
$200k+ 12.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.1%
$10k–$15k4.3%
$15k–$25k3.8%
$25k–$35k9.2%
$35k–$50k14.4%
$50k–$75k15.8%
$75k–$100k6.1%
$100k–$150k17.1%
$150k–$200k10.8%
$200k+12.4%
Median income$70,441

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 22.9%
$100k–$150k 45.0%
$150k–$200k 16.2%
$200k–$300k 5.2%
$300k–$500k 2.4%
$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$115,400
Median rent / month$825
Owner occupied82.4%
Renter occupied17.6%
Vacant9.2%
Single-family detached82.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.9%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–200916.2%
1990–19998.2%
1980–19899.5%
1970–197932.8%
1960–196918.1%
1950–19593.8%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier7.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.6%
1 bedroom1.6%
2 bedrooms25.8%
3 bedrooms58.7%
4 bedrooms9.5%
5+ bedrooms2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.4%
1 vehicle38.1%
2 vehicles36.0%
3 or more24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas72.5%
Electricity15.3%
Propane / LP gas11.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family31055.8%
Cohabiting couple213.8%
Male householder, no spouse8114.6%
Female householder, no spouse14425.9%
Households with children under 1811019.8%
Households with seniors (65+)18833.8%
Average household size2.19

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married22.1%18.4%
Married65.8%58.3%
Separated0.6%0.0%
Widowed5.8%10.3%
Divorced5.8%13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 36.7%
Some college, no degree 24.9%
Associate's degree 10.4%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.9%
Bachelor's or higher23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool168.1%
Kindergarten84.0%
Elementary school8844.4%
High school3015.2%
College / grad school5628.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%
Retail trade 12.9%
Finance & real estate 10.7%
Manufacturing 8.4%
Public administration 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 5.1%
Construction 5.0%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%
Professional & management 4.3%
Agriculture & mining 4.0%
Other services 2.8%
Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.9%
Service8.5%
Sales & office20.2%
Natural resources & construction20.7%
Production & transportation10.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.6%
Government25.2%
Self-employed3.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone83.5%
Carpool7.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.0%
Work from home4.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.2

Poverty

All people 9.7%
Under 18 years 17.2%
18 and over 8.3%
Married-couple families 2.3%
Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security32.2%
Retirement income29.9%
Supplemental Security2.3%
Cash public assistance2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP5.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.0%
High blood pressure32.2%
High cholesterol34.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Heart disease6.4%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis27.4%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.5%
Binge drinking15.2%
No physical activity22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression17.6%
Fair or poor health13.0%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist68.9%
Cholesterol screening90.0%
Teeth loss12.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13813.5%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.7%
65 and over22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.7%
Public insurance41.4%
No insurance4.9%
Uninsured under 192.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,14794.2%
Spanish151.3%
Other Indo-European40.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,14293.8%
Born in same state1,13593.3%
Born in different state88572.7%
Foreign born70.6%
Naturalized citizen756.2%
Not a US citizen1216.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14612%
French927.6%
Arab776.3%
AncestryCount%
Polish252.1%
English90.7%
German30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.7%
Internet access95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61878

What city is ZIP code 61878 in?

ZIP code 61878 is primarily assigned to Thomasboro, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61878 in?

ZIP code 61878 falls within Champaign County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61878 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 61878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61878 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 61878 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61878?

The median home value in ZIP code 61878 is $115,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 61878?

ZIP code 61878 has an estimated population of 1,217 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61878 in?

ZIP code 61878 observes the CST timezone.

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