| City: | Vermilion, Illinois |
| County: | Edgar County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:15:41 AM |
| Population: | 193 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 217 / 447 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5814, -87.5888 |
| Land Area: | 0.394 sq mi |
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Vermilion is a small village in eastern Illinois's Edgar County, where 193 residents live within a compact 0.36 square mile territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists, making PO Boxes the only option for this community and the surrounding area. The post office maintains 85 PO Boxes for 84 households, showing near-universal reliance on box service.
Despite its PO Box classification, Vermilion does have limited street delivery through a mix of city and rural carrier routes. Streets like Edgar Street, Railroad Street, and Church Street form the historic core of this village. The town's street grid has historic character, with 80% of housing built before 1939. Main Street, Lincoln Street, and nature-themed streets (Oak, Pine, Walnut, Maple) complete the classic small-town layout.
Vermilion is an aging, working-class community. Median age is 48.3 years, and median household income is $50,208. Median home value of $59,200 shows affordable housing. Most residents own their homes (64 of 84 households), and the population is stable with 96% born in the United States. Only 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. There are no business establishments recorded in this ZIP code.
The community sits near the Illinois-Indiana border, about 8 miles from several Indiana neighborhoods including Tecumseh, Maryvale, and Krislynn Woods in the Terre Haute metro area. This proximity to Indiana explains some of the regional PO Box demand, as people from surrounding rural areas use Vermilion for mail access.
Streets like Edgar Street and Railroad Street form the historic core, while nature-themed streets (Oak, Pine, Walnut, Maple) complete the classic small-town layout.
ZIP Code 61955 has 193 residents and 84 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 61.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 193Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 202Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 489.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,167Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 84Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $75,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.78Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 162 | 154 | 149 | 186 | 178 | 229 | 232 | 189 | 189 | 224 | 219 | 193 | 180 | 202 |
| Decennial Census | 157 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 193 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.3
Male Median Age: 46.5
Female Median Age: 48.7
| 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 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 189 | 98.95% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 99 | 51.30% | 46.5 years |
| Females: | 94 | 48.70% | 48.7 years |
| Total: | 193 | 100% | 48.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 202 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 202 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 202 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,167, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,292 (33.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $985. Family households earn a median of $63,750 versus $31,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,750). By gender, male median income is $46,389 and female is $50,500, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,111 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.2%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $36,111 | $32,500 | $35,313 | $30,625 | $45,536 | $49,063 | $48,889 | $48,182 | $56,667 | $51,875 | $49,286 | $50,208 | $49,167 |
| Median Family Income | $48,542 | $36,111 | $26,250 | $35,250 | $0 | $46,875 | $55,750 | $46,250 | $40,625 | $55,833 | $50,625 | $61,250 | $58,750 | $63,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,125 | $31,250 | $37,708 | $35,417 | $0 | $35,000 | $42,500 | $35,625 | $44,250 | $44,167 | $46,500 | $36,250 | $31,750 | $31,000 |
| Median Male Income | $39,500 | $39,643 | $39,583 | $44,375 | $0 | $46,750 | $48,000 | $49,432 | $48,750 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $47,083 | $45,417 | $46,389 |
| Median Female Income | $19,107 | $18,958 | $21,250 | $25,625 | $0 | $30,625 | $34,063 | $36,875 | $35,250 | $35,500 | $35,625 | $40,000 | $48,750 | $50,500 |
| Employed: | 88 | 63.31% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 33.81% |
| Total: | 139 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 29.55% |
| Service: | 12 | 13.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 15.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 5.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 35.23% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $75,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $34,200 (83.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,900. The median gross rent is $1,175, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.14% (53.97% with a mortgage, 46.03% free-and-clear) and renters 14.86% - making this ZIP Code 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $40,800 | $41,400 | $44,700 | $44,200 | $49,000 | $53,300 | $57,700 | $57,300 | $54,100 | $52,000 | $53,200 | $55,400 | $59,200 | $75,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 18.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 81.82% |
| $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: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $579 | $625 | $841 | $850 | $865 | $927 | $1,023 | $1,073 | $975 | $1,063 | $1,125 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 45.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 39.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 14.86% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 91.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 8.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 73 | 90.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 2.47% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 7.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.30% 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 85.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 55.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 15.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.12%). College enrollment is 14.71%, 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: | 19 | 14.73% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 61 | 47.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 21.71% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 6.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 3.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 6.20% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 110 | 85.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 9.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 117 | 50.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 112 | 48.48% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.87% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 229 | 99.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.7% | 15.8% | 30.8% | 26.4% | 27.5% | 28.1% | 19.6% | 13.3% | 28.9% | 10.9% | 21.3% | 20.0% | 20.6% | 10.4% |
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): | 15 | 44.12% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 41.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 14.71% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 29 | 85.29% |
ZIP Code 61955 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: | 96Source: 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 61955 is located in Edgar County, Illinois, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Illinois's 15th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 61955. It covers 0.394 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.394 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 15Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14695.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1777551Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Vermilion village; IllinoisSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 61955 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 February 1, 2026.