ZIP code 61856
Where is ZIP code 61856?
Monticello, Illinois
Piatt County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 61856 belongs to Monticello, Illinois in Piatt County. 61856 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 8,226 people live in the 61856 area, where the median household income is $103,559. The closest ZIP codes are 61884 (White Heath, 5.8 mi northeast), 61839 (De Land, 6.9 mi northwest) and 61830 (Cisco, 7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 61856 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Monticello |
| Also accepted | Lodge |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Piatt County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 40.0263, -88.5686 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 618 |
Population and income in 61856
| Population | 8,226 · higher than 71% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 76 · higher than 53% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.9 years · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $103,559 · higher than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,286 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 43% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $230,900 · higher than 74% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,398 a month |
| Housing units | 3,546 |
| Households | 3,400 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 107.92 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 61856. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61856
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61884 | White Heath, IL | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 61839 | De Land, IL | 6.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 61830 | Cisco, IL | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 61813 | Bement, IL | 7.2 mi S | Standard |
| 61851 | Ivesdale, IL | 8.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 61855 | Milmine, IL | 8.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 61875 | Seymour, IL | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61882 | Weldon, IL | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 61815 | Bondville, IL | 12.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61826 | Champaign, IL | 12.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 61872 | Sadorus, IL | 12.7 mi E | Standard |
| 61854 | Mansfield, IL | 13.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61856 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61856
123 MAIN ST
MONTICELLO IL 61856
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LODGE as the city name for 61856. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61856-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61856?
- 61856 is a Monticello, Illinois ZIP code. Lodge is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 61856 in?
- ZIP code 61856 is in Piatt County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61856 in?
- 61856 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61856?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61856 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61856?
- About 8,226 people live in ZIP code 61856, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61856?
- The median household income in 61856 is $103,559 a year, higher than 83% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 61856?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61856 are 61884 (White Heath, 5.8 miles), 61839 (De Land, 6.9 miles), 61830 (Cisco, 7 miles) and 61813 (Bement, 7.2 miles).