61847 ZIP Code, Gifford, IL
61847 is a ZIP code in Gifford, Illinois in Champaign County. It covers 34 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61862, 60949 and 61866. 1,144 people live here in 479 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $92,344, above the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 52.9, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Gifford, IL
- County: Champaign County
- Land area: 34 sq mi
- Population: 1,144
- Median household income: $92,344
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,144 |
| Households | 479 |
| Median household income | $92,344 |
| Income per person | $41,885 |
| Median age | 52.9 |
| Homeowners | 90.6% |
| Median home value | $182,700 |
| Median rent | $1,010 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% |
| Broadband internet | 77.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.8% |
| $25–35K | 3.8% |
| $35–50K | 14.8% |
| $50–75K | 11.1% |
| $75–100K | 18.4% |
| $100–150K | 26.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.2% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 7.5% |
| 35–44 | 9.1% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 15.0% |
| 65–74 | 14.4% |
| 75+ | 16.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 50.6% |
| Owned outright | 35.2% |
| Rented | 8.9% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.8% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 4.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.6% |
| Mobile / other | 3.0% |
Businesses in 61847
26 business establishments with 241 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 4
- Retail Trade: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61862 — Penfield CDP, IL (2.7 mi)
- 60949 — Ludlow village, IL (7.1 mi)
- 61866 — Rantoul village, IL (7.8 mi)
- 61812 (7.9 mi)
- 61871 — Royal village, IL (8.1 mi)
- 61878 — Thomasboro village, IL (8.4 mi)
- 61865 — Potomac village, IL (10.9 mi)
- 61859 — Ogden village, IL (11 mi)
Areas that include 61847
- Gifford, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Champaign County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 19: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Champaign County
- No. 1 of 19: highest median age in Champaign County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61847, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61847 in?
- 61847 is a Gifford, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Gifford; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61847 in?
- 61847 is in Champaign County.
- What is the population of 61847?
- About 1,144 people (±176), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,188.
- What is the median household income in 61847?
- $92,344 (±$15,099), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61847?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61847 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61847?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61862 (2.7 mi, Penfield), 60949 (7.1 mi, Ludlow), 61866 (7.8 mi, Rantoul), 61812 (7.9 mi), 61871 (8.1 mi, Royal) and 61878 (8.4 mi, Thomasboro).
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