What city is ZIP code 61944?

ZIP code 61944 is in Paris, IL (Edgar County).

What county is ZIP code 61944 in?

ZIP code 61944 is mostly in Edgar County, Illinois.

How many people live in ZIP code 61944?

About 11,261 people live in the 61944 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 61944

Paris, IL, Edgar County

Population

11,261

Land area

262.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Paris

ZIP 61944 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 61944 at a glance

ZIP 61944 (Paris) is 81% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
The median household income is $56,383, 32% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,500 (62% below Illinois) and median rent is $786 a month.

Local data for ZIP 61944

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 61944, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$56,383

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$99,500

Prices -2.7% in a year

Median rent

$786/mo

Homeownership

71.2%

Bachelor's or higher

21.6%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

15.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

266

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

6,437

$323M annual payroll

PPP loans

$22.3M

480 loans

Campaign donations

$16.2K

2% D, 57% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 61944, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

335

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 17°F

42.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 61944, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 61944?: ZIP code 61944 is in Paris, IL (Edgar County).
What county is ZIP code 61944 in?: ZIP code 61944 is mostly in Edgar County, Illinois.
How many people live in ZIP code 61944?: About 11,261 people live in the 61944 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.