County

Vermilion County, IL

24 ZIP codes  ·  23 cities  ·  Illinois

👥73,323Population
💰$56,629Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$97,840Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 16%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.7%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic5.6%
Black16.0%
Asian1.2%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
No HS Diploma415 (0.9%)
HS Graduate17,335 (37.3%)
Some College8,670 (18.6%)
Associates5,871 (12.6%)
Bachelors6,210 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree7,994 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College18.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,629 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$97,840 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$810/mo
Total Housing Units34,459
Vacant Units4,217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Vermilion County, IL

Vermilion County is located in Illinois and encompasses 24 ZIP codes spanning 23 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 73,323 residents. With a median age of 41.09, it is a middle-aged county.

Vermilion County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $56,628 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Vermilion County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $97,840 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $810. Homeownership rates are high at 69.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Vermilion County are primarily White (77.23%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Vermilion County, IL is a solidly middle-class area in Illinois. The 24 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Vermilion County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
61810 Allerton 217 $51,667 $106,700 $775 6.7% 23.1%
61811 Alvin 619 $68,750 $122,800 $900 3.7% 28.0%
61812 Armstrong 291 $101,250 $143,800 5.0% 37.8%
61814 Bismarck 1,207 $57,727 $112,000 $825 6.9% 29.3%
61817 Catlin 2,447 $68,359 $126,500 $904 0.6% 43.4%
61831 Collison 164 $86,250 $171,900 0.0% 16.2%
61832 Danville 32,302 $45,264 $78,400 $805 8.3% 30.8%
61834 Danville 8,297 $80,901 $162,000 $853 4.5% 38.1%
60932 East Lynn 394 $238,281 $588,500 0.0% 41.6%
61841 Fairmount 1,122 $67,500 $127,900 $735 1.5% 33.9%
61844 Fithian 927 $83,523 $151,700 $1,031 3.4% 31.0%
61846 Georgetown 4,484 $57,341 $77,800 $738 2.4% 24.8%
61848 Henning 245 $79,375 $77,200 $950 10.7% 24.1%
60942 Hoopeston 5,635 $55,284 $70,000 $806 8.2% 28.2%
61850 Indianola 475 $53,523 $71,300 20.4% 16.2%
61857 Muncie 144 $78,750 $76,700 5.7% 29.8%
61858 Oakwood 2,716 $54,972 $123,600 $840 1.2% 23.1%
61865 Potomac 1,161 $71,827 $101,900 $765 4.0% 30.6%
60960 Rankin 890 $54,355 $65,900 $724 14.8% 15.4%
61870 Ridge Farm 1,153 $50,069 $77,800 $695 8.0% 23.0%
60963 Rossville 1,456 $68,250 $99,900 $790 2.4% 39.6%
61876 Sidell 823 $66,944 $75,000 $900 1.4% 20.5%
61833 Tilton 1,730 $47,340 $70,300 $837 4.8% 23.9%
61883 Westville 4,424 $53,676 $97,000 $765 6.9% 28.4%