ZIP Code 61778 - Waynesville Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61778 is located in Waynesville Illinois. Portions of 61778 are also in Waynesville Township and Barnett Township. 61778 is entirely within De Witt County. Regionally, 61778 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 61778 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Waynesville |
| Primary County | De Witt County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 591 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 / 309 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61778 Map
61778 Demographics
61778 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 61778 is White. The current unemployment level in 61778 is 5.2%.
| Population | 591 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 18 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 312 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,821 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $143,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
61778 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 488 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61778 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 67 | 10.77% |
| Bachelor Degree | 58 | 9.32% |
| High School Diploma | 385 | 61.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 43 | 6.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 22 | 3.54% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 5.14% |
| Masters Degree | 6 | 0.96% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61778 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.23316956, -89.0925293 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 33 Square Miles |
61778 Schools
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61778 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 54a - Illinois/Indiana Prairies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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