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ZIP Code 61856
Monticello, IL, Piatt County
Population
8,226
Land area
107.9sq mi
People per sq mi
76
City
Monticello
ZIP 61856 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61856 at a glance
- ZIP 61856 (Monticello) is 67% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $103,559, 24% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,900 (12% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,398 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61856
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61856, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,559
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$230,900
Prices +6.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,398/mo
Homeownership
85.7%
Bachelor's or higher
42.6%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
191
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,607
$74.54M annual payroll
PPP loans
$13.86M
313 loans
Campaign donations
$78.08K
11% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61856, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61856, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
11.8%
U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 61856
ZIP codes near 61856
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61884White Heath | 6.7 mi | 24.1 |
| 61839De Land | 7.4 mi | 32.4 |
| 61855Cerro Gordo | 7.7 mi | 11.7 |
| 61830Cisco | 8.1 mi | 33.6 |
| 61813Bement | 9 mi | 63.9 |
| 61851Ivesdale | 9.2 mi | 34 |
| 61875Seymour | 9.8 mi | 30.8 |
| 61882Weldon | 11 mi | 38.4 |
| 61818Cerro Gordo | 12 mi | 39 |
| 61854Mansfield | 12 mi | 56.4 |
| 61815Bondville | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| 61872Ivesdale | 13 mi | 36.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61856?
- ZIP code 61856 is in Monticello, IL (Piatt County).
- What county is ZIP code 61856 in?
- ZIP code 61856 is mostly in Piatt County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61856?
- About 8,226 people live in the 61856 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.