| ZIP Code | 61855 |
|---|---|
| City | Milmine |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Piatt County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 720 ft |
| Latitude | 39.924365 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.660552 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17147 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 53.6% ▲ 436% above avg |
| College Grads | 14.8% ▼ 62% below avg |
| Unemployment | 36.8% ▲ 653% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 14 (25.9%) |
| Some College | 28 (51.9%) |
| Associates | 4 (7.4%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (14.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $29,375 ▼ 62% below avg |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 35 |
| Vacant Units | 5 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 35 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
ZIP code 61855 is located in Milmine, Illinois, within Piatt County. With a population of 84, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 61855 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $29,375 is well below the national average.
The population of 61855 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 53.6%.
The unemployment rate in 61855 stands at 36.8%, which is more than double the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 61855 in Milmine, IL is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.