ZIP code 61849
Where is ZIP code 61849?
Homer, Illinois
Champaign County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61849 belongs to Homer, Illinois in Champaign County. 61849 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 1,961 people live in the 61849 area, where the median household income is $86,250. The closest ZIP codes are 61877 (Sidney, 5.7 mi west), 61841 (Fairmount, 6.7 mi east) and 61859 (Ogden, 7.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 61849 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Homer |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 40.0346, -87.9627 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 618 |
Population and income in 61849
| Population | 1,961 · higher than 51% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 34 · lower than 61% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $86,250 · higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $50,829 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 18% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $159,900 · higher than 54% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $979 a month |
| Housing units | 841 |
| Households | 776 (2.53 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 58.24 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61849. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61849
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61877 | Sidney, IL | 5.7 mi W | Standard |
| 61841 | Fairmount, IL | 6.7 mi E | Standard |
| 61859 | Ogden, IL | 7.3 mi N | Standard |
| 61844 | Fithian, IL | 7.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61873 | Saint Joseph, IL | 7.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 61810 | Allerton, IL | 8.2 mi S | Standard |
| 61857 | Muncie, IL | 8.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61816 | Broadlands, IL | 8.5 mi S | Standard |
| 61864 | Philo, IL | 10.6 mi W | Standard |
| 61871 | Royal, IL | 10.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 61852 | Longview, IL | 11 mi SW | Standard |
| 61858 | Oakwood, IL | 11.1 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61849 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61849
123 MAIN ST
HOMER IL 61849
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61849-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61849?
- 61849 is a Homer, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61849 in?
- ZIP code 61849 is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61849 in?
- 61849 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61849?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61849 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61849?
- About 1,961 people live in ZIP code 61849, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61849?
- The median household income in 61849 is $86,250 a year, higher than 68% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61849?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61849 are 61877 (Sidney, 5.7 miles), 61841 (Fairmount, 6.7 miles), 61859 (Ogden, 7.3 miles) and 61844 (Fithian, 7.3 miles).