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ZIP Code 61956
Villa Grove, IL, Douglas County
Population
2,960
Land area
34sq mi
People per sq mi
87
City
Villa Grove
ZIP 61956 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 61956 at a glance
- ZIP 61956 (Villa Grove) is 62% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $75,125 a year, 10% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,000 (46% below Illinois) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for ZIP 61956
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 61956, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,125
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$143,000
Prices +19.3% in a year
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
29.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
43
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
484
$16.35M annual payroll
PPP loans
$4.09M
79 loans
Campaign donations
$144
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 61956, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 61956, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities in ZIP 61956
ZIP codes near 61956
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 61852Longview | 4.6 mi | 18.3 |
| 61941Longview | 5 mi | 1.8 |
| 61919Camargo | 6 mi | 21.7 |
| 61863Pesotum | 8 mi | 32.9 |
| 61864Philo | 8.1 mi | 22.9 |
| 61880Tolono | 8.7 mi | 61.8 |
| 61816Broadlands | 8.9 mi | 27.1 |
| 61942Newman | 9.2 mi | 69.9 |
| 61877Sidney | 9.5 mi | 29 |
| 61953Tuscola | 10 mi | 124.8 |
| 61810Allerton | 11 mi | 23.9 |
| 61930Hindsboro | 12 mi | 34.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 61956?
- ZIP code 61956 is in Villa Grove, IL (Douglas County).
- What county is ZIP code 61956 in?
- ZIP code 61956 is mostly in Douglas County, Illinois.
- How many people live in ZIP code 61956?
- About 2,960 people live in the 61956 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.