61956 ZIP Code — Villa Grove, IL

Douglas County, Illinois

ZIP code 61956 is located in Villa Grove, Illinois, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 34.00 square miles and serves a population of 2,931 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 217.

About ZIP code 61956

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 $110,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,773. 30% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61956 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,931

population

34.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Villa Grove	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61852 Longview (4.4 mi) 61919 Camargo (5.6 mi) 61942 Newman (7.7 mi) 61864 Philo (8.4 mi) 61816 Broadlands (8.6 mi) 61863 Pesotum (8.7 mi) 61953 Tuscola (8.7 mi) 61877 Sidney (10.1 mi) 61880 Tolono (10.7 mi) 61930 Hindsboro (11.5 mi) 61810 Allerton (13 mi) 61932 Hume (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,931
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	34.00 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.8543
Longitude	-88.1366
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	40.7%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,931

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$64,773

Median household income

$31,443

Per capita income

$110,100

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

78.6%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

1,116

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

101

20–24

208

25–34

201

172

35–44

167

216

45–54

209

55–59

60–64

212

65–74

206

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	590	20.1%
18 and over	2,341	79.9%
65 and over	574	19.6%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Two or more races 0.9%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,870	97.6%
Two or more races	27	0.9%
Black or African American	13	0.4%
Asian	12	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.7%	40.5%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	34.0%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	22.2%	21.6%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 24.8%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	24.8%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	21.1%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$64,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 24.2%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,100
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	78.6%
Renter occupied	21.4%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	29.6%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	43.1%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.3%
Electricity	19.7%
Propane / LP gas	16.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	645	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	113	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	235	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	259	20.7%
Households with children under 18	399	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	415	33.1%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	25.0%
Married	49.3%	53.1%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	10.0%
Divorced	10.5%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.1%
Kindergarten	52	8.1%
Elementary school	260	40.3%
High school	196	30.4%
College / grad school	117	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.4%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Information 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Other services 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.8%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 8.1%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	34.3%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,811	95.9%
Spanish	47	1.7%
Other Indo-European	23	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.4%
Other languages	12	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,899	98.9%
Born in same state	2,888	98.5%
Born in different state	2,455	83.8%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	28.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	417	14.2%
Italian	385	13.1%
Arab	379	12.9%
English	34	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.7%
Dutch	7	0.2%
Polish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61956

What city is ZIP code 61956 in?

ZIP code 61956 is primarily assigned to Villa Grove, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61956 in?

ZIP code 61956 falls within Douglas County, Illinois.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61956?

The median home value in ZIP code 61956 is $110,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 61956?

ZIP code 61956 has an estimated population of 2,931 residents, with a density of 86 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61956?

The median household income in ZIP code 61956 is $64,773, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61956 in?

ZIP code 61956 observes the CST timezone.