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Paris, IL
City in Edgar County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61944.
Population
8,276
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,457
ZIP codes
1
Paris and its ZIP codes
Paris at a glance
- Paris is about 6.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 260th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $53,927, 35% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,700 (71% below Illinois) and median rent is $777 a month.
Local data for Paris, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paris, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,927
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$777/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,621), Irish Americans (1,157), Italian Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgar County. PPP loans are for Paris.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,399
7,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,208 per person
PPP loans
$22.3M
480 loans, 2,321 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paris, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paris, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paris, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Paris
1 in or overlapping Paris. Population shown
Cities near Paris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VermilionVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| RedmonVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Libertyville, INCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Blanford, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| St. Bernice, INCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Centenary, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| New Goshen, INCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Universal, INTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ChrismanCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| KansasVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| MetcalfVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| St. Mary of the Woods, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Shepardsville, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| Tecumseh, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| BroctonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| MarshallCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paris, IL in?
- Paris is in Edgar County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Paris, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paris include 61944.
- What is the population of Paris, IL?
- About 8,276 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paris?
- Nearby places include Vermilion (6.1 mi), Redmon (9.1 mi), Libertyville, IN (9.4 mi), Blanford, IN (10 mi), St. Bernice, IN (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023