Gays ZIP Codes — Moultrie County, IL
There is one unique ZIP code in Gays, Illinois and it is 61928. Area code: 217.
1
ZIP codes
30.84
sq mi land
0.26
sq mi water
217
area code
Gays, IL ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Gays, IL (1)
Demographics & statistics
643
Population
37.6
Median age
$78,333
Median household income
$31,439
Per capita income
$150,800
Median home value
$892
Median monthly rent
91.9%
Home ownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
250
Housing units
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
31
Under 5
40
18
5–9
23
17
10–14
22
7
15–19
8
4
20–24
5
60
25–34
75
16
35–44
20
19
45–54
24
38
55–59
48
33
60–64
42
26
65–74
33
12
75–84
14
4
85+
4
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Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 162 | 25.2% |
| 18 and over | 481 | 74.8% |
| 65 and over | 93 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
98.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 637 | 98.8% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
4.4%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
39.3%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
0.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 39.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 0.4% |
| Median income | $78,333 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.8%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
37.2%
$200k–$300k
7.2%
$300k–$500k
0.4%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,800 |
| Median rent / month | $892 |
| Owner occupied | 91.9% |
| Renter occupied | 8.1% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.6% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 59.2% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.7% |
| Electricity | 14.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.2% |
| Wood | 22.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 199 | 73.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 0.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22 | 8.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 50 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 73 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 68 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 10.3% | 3.5% |
| Married | 81.1% | 78.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
46.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
0.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 38 | 25.3% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 73 | 48.7% |
| High school | 14 | 9.3% |
| College / grad school | 21 | 14.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
34.4%
Education & healthcare
13.9%
Wholesale trade
11.9%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Construction
7.8%
Retail trade
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Public administration
1.6%
Information
1.2%
Other services
1.2%
Professional & management
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.8% |
| Service | 7.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 26.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.3% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 93.3% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.9%
Under 18 years
21.1%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 62.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 21 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 29.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 572 | 89.0% |
| 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) | 641 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 641 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 602 | 93.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 176 | 27.4% |
| French | 38 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 34 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2 | 0.3% |
| German | 1 | 0.2% |
| English | 1 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.