ZIP Code 61870 - Ridge Farm Illinois
Overview
ZIP Code 61870 is located in Ridge Farm Illinois. Portions of 61870 are also in Olivet and Elwood Township and Love Township and Prairie Township (Edgar County) and Ross Township (Edgar County). 61870 is primarily within Vermilion County, with some portions in Edgar County. Regionally, 61870 is located in the Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area.
ZIP Code 61870 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Ridge Farm |
| Primary County | Vermilion County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,230 |
| Area Code(s) | 217 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 61870 Map
61870 Demographics
61870 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 61870 is White. The current unemployment level in 61870 is 5.2%.
| Population | 1,230 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 562 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $149,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 94.14% |
61870 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,109 | 94.14% |
| Black | 11 | 0.93% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
61870 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 77 | 8.73% |
| Bachelor Degree | 91 | 10.32% |
| High School Diploma | 346 | 39.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 25 | 2.83% |
| GED or Alternate | 41 | 4.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 97 | 11% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 14.06% |
| Masters Degree | 76 | 8.62% |
| Professional Degree | 5 | 0.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
61870 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.90664673, -87.60974884 |
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| Region | Champaign and Springfield Decatur Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Danville, IL |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 46 Square Miles |
61870 Schools
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61870 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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