| ZIP Code | 61928 |
|---|---|
| City | Gays |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Moultrie County |
| Area Code | 217/447 |
| Elevation | 674 ft |
| Latitude | 39.455959 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.498197 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17139 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 9.9% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 27.8% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 124 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 47 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 193 (38.3%) |
| Bachelors | 99 (19.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 41 (8.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $115,291 ▲ 51% above avg ↑ 109% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,300 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $532/mo ↓ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 315 |
| Vacant Units | 19 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 315 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 19 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 61928 is located in Gays, Illinois, within Moultrie County. With a population of 782, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 61928 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $115,291 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61928 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $532 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 70% since 2019.
The population of 61928 is primarily White (94.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.9%. Household income has grown by 109% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 96%.
Overall, ZIP code 61928 in Gays, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 782 residents, a median household income of $115,291, and a median home value of $118,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.