| ZIP Code | 61880 |
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| City | Tolono |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 726 ft |
| Latitude | 39.973795 |
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| Longitude | -88.248906 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 85% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,083 (36.3%) |
| Some College | 357 (12%) |
| Associates | 457 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 321 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 767 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,139 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $227,300 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $881/mo ↑ 45% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,894 |
| Vacant Units | 114 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,894 |
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| Vacant | 114 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 61880 is located in Tolono, Illinois, within Champaign County. With a population of 4,558, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 61880 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,139 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61880 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $227,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $881 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 61880 is primarily White (94.01%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61880 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 61880 in Tolono, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,558 residents, a median household income of $89,139, and a median home value of $227,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.