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Danville, IL
City in Vermilion County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61832.
Population
28,595
Land area
17.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,601
ZIP codes
1
Danville and its ZIP codes
Danville at a glance
- Danville is about 7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- It is the 70th most populous of 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- Households here earn a median of $45,957 a year, 45% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,000 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Danville, IL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools16
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices1
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants103
- Affordable Housing9
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Danville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,957
Poverty rate
24.5%
Median home value
$79,000
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,716), Mexican Americans (1,933), Irish Americans (1,768).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Danville.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
PPP loans
$59.5M
1,205 loans, 6,988 jobs reported
How people get to work
Danville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 20°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.3%
U.S. 33.3% +14.0 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Danville
1 in or overlapping Danville. Population shown
Cities near Danville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TiltonVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| State Line City, INTown | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| BelgiumVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BismarckVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| WestvilleVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.7 |
| CatlinVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Foster, INCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| OakwoodVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.9 |
| Alvan (Alvin)Village | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Marshfield, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HenningVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| MuncieVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Perrysville, INTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| GeorgetownCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Covington, INCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Hedrick, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danville, IL in?
- Danville is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Danville, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Danville include 61832.
- What is the population of Danville, IL?
- About 28,595 people live in Danville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danville?
- Nearby places include Tilton (4.1 mi), State Line City, IN (6 mi), Belgium (6.5 mi), Bismarck (7.4 mi), Westville (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023