| City: | Muncie, Illinois |
| County: | Vermilion County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:37:02 PM |
| Population: | 177 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1161, -87.8397 |
| Land Area: | 0.565 sq mi |
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Muncie is a small village in Vermilion County, Illinois, where PO Boxes are the only mail delivery option. The post office maintains 62 PO Boxes for 68 households. With a population of 177 residents living across just 0.44 square miles, this is a compact rural community where nearly everyone (91% of households) relies on a PO Box for mail.
This isn't a place where carrier delivery was never considered. It's officially designated as a PO Box Only Zone. Across the entire service area, there's no alternative. Two rural routes serve the outlying addresses, but the core village depends entirely on boxes at the post office.
Muncie's 177 residents have a median age of 34.2 years. It's a working community with a median household income of $78,750. Employment here skews heavily toward transportation and warehousing (50 workers), with another significant share in federal government positions (15 workers). The commute reflects rural life: 32 people drive alone to work, while 17 carpool.
Housing stock tells the story of a long-established village. Of the 84 total housing units, 76 were built before 1939. That's 90% of the housing. Most residents own their homes (61 of 68 occupied units are owner-occupied), and the median home value sits at $76,700. Only 7 units are rentals, and there are no mobile homes or seasonal properties.
Streets in Muncie follow a simple grid. Main Street runs north-south through the village center, with cross streets named Corbly, McCarty, Fowler, and North. A handful of numbered rural roads extend east into the countryside. The entire street network comprises just 11 named streets serving 43 delivery points on rural routes.
All mail to Muncie addresses should include a PO Box number. Street delivery is not available within the village. The ZIP code 61857 has been in use since before October 2004, when the USPS began tracking introduction dates.
Classic small-town grid with Main Street as the central north-south corridor.
ZIP Code 61857 has 177 residents and 68 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 34.2 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.6%, much lower than the state average of 14.1% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 177Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 144Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 313.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $78,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 68Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $76,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 102 | 90 | 108 | 151 | 193 | 194 | 232 | 195 | 144 | 136 | 159 | 146 | 144 |
| Decennial Census | 153 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 177 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.2
Male Median Age: 29.8
Female Median Age: 36.3
| 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 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
| White: | 169 | 98.26% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.58% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 49.15% | 29.8 years |
| Females: | 90 | 50.85% | 36.3 years |
| Total: | 177 | 100% | 34.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 143 | 99.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.69% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.69% |
| Total Population: | 144 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 143 | 99.31% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.69% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $78,750, which is generally lower than the state median ($81,702), is up $40,000 (103.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,000. Family households earn a median of $82,292 versus $60,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,667). By gender, male median income is $50,000 and female is $75,625, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,625 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 66.7%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is edges higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,750 | $43,750 | $35,833 | $37,500 | $40,833 | $38,750 | $31,875 | $32,500 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $76,500 | $78,750 |
| Median Family Income | $51,250 | $54,583 | $53,250 | $54,688 | $54,750 | $55,938 | $55,833 | $59,583 | $48,750 | $71,250 | $76,750 | $81,875 | $82,292 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,125 | $16,250 | $14,375 | $22,083 | $23,125 | $22,083 | $17,391 | $16,902 | $16,302 | $0 | $0 | $55,625 | $60,625 |
| Median Male Income | $34,375 | $45,625 | $36,563 | $36,667 | $0 | $41,042 | $37,083 | $39,583 | $41,250 | $56,250 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $50,000 |
| Median Female Income | $34,375 | $43,750 | $32,917 | $26,750 | $0 | $26,607 | $27,344 | $33,438 | $35,833 | $76,250 | $78,125 | $84,375 | $75,625 |
| Employed: | 82 | 62.12% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 3.79% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 34.09% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 32 | 39.02% |
| Service: | 17 | 20.73% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 13.41% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 9 | 10.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 15.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 82 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $76,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $11,700 (18.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,227), is down $1,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $625. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.29% (37.88% with a mortgage, 62.12% free-and-clear) and renters 5.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $62,000 | $63,800 | $61,700 | $55,900 | $66,000 | $56,800 | $56,700 | $55,000 | $59,800 | $58,800 | $77,700 | $76,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,000 | $1,063 | $533 | $539 | $539 | $539 | $579 | $638 | $625 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 25 | 35.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 41 | 58.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 5.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 70 | 92.11% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 7.89% |
| Total Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 76 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (37.20%). High school or higher is 96.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (7.00%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (43.75%). College enrollment is 12.50%, 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 | 3.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 46 | 38.66% |
| Some college, no degree: | 34 | 28.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 6.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 9.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 13.45% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 115 | 96.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 22.69% |
| Private Insurance: | 107 | 58.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 65 | 35.33% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 6.52% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 172 | 93.48% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 6.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 13.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 1 | 6.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6 | 37.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 43.75% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 12.50% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 6.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 81.25% |
ZIP Code 61857 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 160Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 61857 is located in Vermilion County, Illinois, within the Danville, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19180) and Illinois's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 73,179 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 61857. It covers 0.565 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Danville, ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 73,179Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.565 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1080.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1751336Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Muncie village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61857 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 January 1, 2026.