61849 ZIP Code, Homer, IL
61849 is a ZIP code in Homer, Illinois — mostly in Champaign County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Vermilion County. It covers 58 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61877, 61816 and 61810. 1,961 people live here in 776 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (87%). Median household income is $86,250, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Homer, IL
- County: Champaign County
- Land area: 58 sq mi
- Population: 1,961
- Median household income: $86,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,961 |
| Households | 776 |
| Median household income | $86,250 |
| Income per person | $50,829 |
| Median age | 41.3 |
| Homeowners | 86.9% |
| Median home value | $159,900 |
| Median rent | $979 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Broadband internet | 89.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.1% |
| $10–15K | 1.5% |
| $15–25K | 3.2% |
| $25–35K | 3.4% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 19.3% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 25.3% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 10.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 15.3% |
| 20–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 12.0% |
| 45–54 | 12.1% |
| 55–64 | 17.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 3.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.0% |
| Owned outright | 32.2% |
| Rented | 12.1% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.1% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 6.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.9% |
Businesses in 61849
32 business establishments with 113 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 7
- Construction: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Finance and Insurance: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61877 — Sidney village, IL (5.9 mi)
- 61816 — Broadlands village, IL (6.5 mi)
- 61810 — Allerton village, IL (7.6 mi)
- 61841 — Fairmount village, IL (8 mi)
- 61873 — St. Joseph village, IL (9.1 mi)
- 61859 — Ogden village, IL (9.4 mi)
- 61852 — Longview village, IL (9.7 mi)
- 61857 — Muncie village, IL (9.7 mi)
Areas that include 61849
- Homer, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Champaign County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Vermilion County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 19: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Champaign County
- No. 3 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) 61849, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61849 in?
- 61849 is a Homer, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Homer; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61849 in?
- 61849 is mostly in Champaign County (66% of its land), with smaller parts in Vermilion County.
- What is the population of 61849?
- About 1,961 people (±305), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,715.
- What is the median household income in 61849?
- $86,250 (±$21,159), 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 61849?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61849 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61849?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61877 (5.9 mi, Sidney), 61816 (6.5 mi, Broadlands), 61810 (7.6 mi, Allerton), 61841 (8 mi, Fairmount), 61873 (9.1 mi, St. Joseph) and 61859 (9.4 mi, Ogden).
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