ZIP Code 61856 - Monticello Illinois

ZIP Code 61856 is located in Monticello Illinois. Portions of 61856 are also in Monticello Township and Willow Branch Township and Sangamon Township and Goose Creek Township and Bement Township. 61856 is entirely within Piatt County. Regionally, 61856 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.

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ZIP Code 61856 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameMonticello
Primary CountyPiatt County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)8,315
Area Code(s)217
Current Time
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61856 Demographics

61856 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 61856 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 61856 is White. The current unemployment level in 61856 is 4.4%.

Population8,315
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density85 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,851
Percentage High Income Households4.6%
Median Household Income (2021)$84,082
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$392,990
Current Unemployment Rate (June 2024)4.4%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 97.86%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 93.07%

61856 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White7,87497.86%
Black510.63%
Hispanic1201.49%
Asian10.01%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

61856 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,27595.08%
Black302.24%
Hispanic191.42%
Asian141.04%
Native American10.07%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.15%

61856 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College3827.83%
Bachelor Degree1,08122.17%
High School Diploma1,22325.08%
No High School Diploma591.21%
GED or Alternate1242.54%
1 or More Years of College79616.32%
Associates Degree50410.33%
Masters Degree56811.65%
Professional Degree871.78%
Doctorate Degree531.09%

61856 Geography

Coordinates40.02304840,-88.57975006
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 61856
RegionChampaign and Springfield Decatur Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaChampaign-Urbana, IL
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area98 Square Miles

61856 Politics

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61856 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies

61856 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)16203141516164625443322241
Avg Max Temp (°F)33395063748486857967513862
Avg Precip (In.)21.923.143.764.3544.54.122.862.753.342.8239.57

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