| ZIP Code | 61843 |
|---|---|
| City | Fisher |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 734 ft |
| Latitude | 40.317241 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.373903 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.68 |
| Below Poverty | 2.9% ▼ 72% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.5% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 42% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 466 (32.9%) |
| Some College | 156 (11%) |
| Associates | 132 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 244 (17.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 414 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,750 ▲ 23% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $184,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 787 |
| Vacant Units | 41 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 787 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 41 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.68 |
ZIP code 61843 is located in Fisher, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 2,003, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 61843 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,750 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61843 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $184,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $850 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 61843 is primarily White (94.11%). Residents are well-educated — 46.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.9%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61843 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61843 in Fisher, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,003 residents, a median household income of $93,750, and a median home value of $184,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.