| City: | Bondville, Illinois |
| County: | Champaign County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:14:34 AM |
| Population: | 339 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1104, -88.3782 |
| Land Area: | 0.231 sq mi |
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Bondville sits in Champaign County, Illinois, covering just 0.16 square miles with a population of 339 residents. This small community maintains both rural and city carrier routes, making it unusual among PO Box-classified ZIP codes. The Bondville post office handles 69 PO Boxes for 165 households, giving it a 42% adoption rate.
The street layout is a simple grid with tree-named streets: Market, Walnut, Chestnut, Munroe, Bond, and Ash. S Market Street has the most addresses (15), followed by S Walnut Street (10) and E Chestnut Street (8). Two streets have apartments, but most addresses are single-family homes. The community has 127 single-family homes and no multi-family units.
With a median age of 50.2 years, Bondville skews slightly older than typical small towns. About 67% of households own their homes (111 owner-occupied units), while 33% rent (54 renter-occupied units). The median household income is $61,111, and median home values stand at $159,100. Most residents drive alone to work (42 of 95 workers), though 21% work from home, well above the national average.
The racial composition is 85% White (289 residents), 13% Hispanic or Latino (43 residents), and 3% Black (11 residents). Education levels are lower than state averages, with only 8.2% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. The community has 9 business establishments employing 74 people, plus 14 business delivery points. Most housing stock is older, with 141 of 185 units built before 1939.
Bondville offers both PO Box and street delivery. For street addresses, use the standard format with street name and Bondville, IL 61815. PO Boxes are available at the local post office.
Simple grid with tree-named streets (Market, Walnut, Chestnut, Munroe, Bond, Ash) typical of small Midwestern towns.
ZIP Code 61815 has 339 residents and 165 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 50.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.3%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.2%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 339Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 335Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 262Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,467.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,031Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 165Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 316 | 329 | 262 | 253 | 214 | 257 | 251 | 259 | 261 | 240 | 333 | 298 | 309 | 335 |
| Decennial Census | 228 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 339 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 50.2
Male Median Age: 49.5
Female Median Age: 50.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 35 | 21 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 4 |
| White: | 289 | 93.83% |
| Black: | 11 | 3.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.95% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 308 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 162 | 47.79% | 49.5 years |
| Females: | 177 | 52.21% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 339 | 100% | 50.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 331 | 98.81% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.90% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.30% |
| Total Population: | 335 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 334 | 99.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,031, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $26,406 (57.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,359. Family households earn a median of $88,750 versus $61,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,875). By gender, male median income is $79,306 and female is $46,667, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,639 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.0%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is a bit less than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,625 | $42,625 | $35,500 | $43,750 | $61,250 | $54,875 | $59,375 | $61,250 | $58,672 | $59,545 | $61,563 | $66,071 | $61,111 | $72,031 |
| Median Family Income | $49,000 | $44,625 | $44,583 | $52,250 | $73,750 | $67,500 | $61,667 | $63,750 | $68,333 | $80,000 | $79,107 | $86,458 | $87,500 | $88,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,083 | $31,563 | $21,932 | $33,750 | $41,563 | $41,875 | $58,125 | $57,000 | $41,094 | $42,115 | $43,229 | $45,729 | $48,125 | $61,875 |
| Median Male Income | $48,500 | $38,125 | $27,250 | $60,000 | $0 | $60,208 | $60,125 | $54,464 | $53,750 | $42,039 | $44,457 | $54,500 | $60,938 | $79,306 |
| Median Female Income | $37,500 | $36,094 | $37,375 | $37,031 | $0 | $37,857 | $38,750 | $41,000 | $41,250 | $45,833 | $49,000 | $50,417 | $55,625 | $46,667 |
| Employed: | 140 | 56.91% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 2.85% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 99 | 40.24% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 42 | 30.00% |
| Service: | 16 | 11.43% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 33.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 5.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 19.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 140 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $64,900 (66.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $51,300. The median gross rent is $1,292, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $292 (29.20%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $571. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.42% (41.03% with a mortgage, 58.97% free-and-clear) and renters 38.58% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.62%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,100 | $96,500 | $90,600 | $108,800 | $102,900 | $110,200 | $109,700 | $105,100 | $110,700 | $136,000 | $124,200 | $154,900 | $159,100 | $162,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 20.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 32 | 65.31% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 7 | 14.29% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,000 | $1,030 | $1,063 | $1,051 | $786 | $793 | $863 | $873 | $721 | $598 | $905 | $892 | $1,070 | $1,292 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 25.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 46 | 36.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 38.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 127 | 93.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 6.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 114 | 83.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 3.68% |
| Other Units: | 17 | 12.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 15.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.41%). College enrollment is 12.16%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 1.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 110 | 53.66% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 19.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 31 | 15.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 5.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 4.39% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 201 | 98.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 10.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 205 | 55.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 159 | 42.86% |
| No Insurance: | 7 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 371 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 364 | 98.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.3% | 29.1% | 36.5% | 36.6% | 14.0% | 18.8% | 17.6% | 17.9% | 13.9% | 5.0% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 41 | 55.41% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 24 | 32.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 9 | 12.16% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 65 | 87.84% |
ZIP Code 61815 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 46 people with an annual payroll of $2,391,000. USPS data shows 128 residential mailboxes and 9 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 128Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 9Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 137Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 128Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $560,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,391,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 46Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61815 is located in Champaign County, Illinois, within the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16580) and Illinois's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 231,891 people, about 0.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 61815. It covers 0.231 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Champaign-Urbana, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 231,891Source: Census |
| MSA: | Champaign-Urbana, IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.231 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 5793.65 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1707211Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bondville village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61815 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.