61944 Zip Code Profile

61944 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Paris, Illinois. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,214/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 61944 is $40,906.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 61944 earn an average of $30,855/year. Women earn only $17,499/year.

6,165 people in 61944 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 61944? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 17.7 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 6,220 men and 6,688 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,138 people (out of the 12,908 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,291 homes, and 348 businesses every day. 121 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

61944 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 40 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Ankara, Turkey!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 726 feet above sea levell.

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• Downtown Terre Haute Farmers' Market
• Friends Of The Wabash Valley

• Terre Haute Neighborhood Partnership

• Demographics

• Total Population: 12,908
• White Population: 12,768
• Black Population: 77
• Hispanic Population: 144
• Asian Population: 38
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 62
• Male Population: 6,220
• Female Population: 6,688
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: Midwest
• Division: East North Central
• State: Illinois
• County: Edgar
• City: Paris
• Longitude: -87.7
• Latitude: 39.6
• Elevation: 726 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 217

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 5,992
• Drive alone: 4,996
• Carpool: 851
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 121


• Average commute time: 17.7 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 494
•    5 - 9: 1,722
•    10 - 14: 1,264
•    15 - 19: 639
•    20 - 24: 376
•    25 - 29: 251
•    30 - 34: 475
•    35 - 39: 115
•    40 - 44: 129
•    45 - 59: 255
•    60 - 89: 139
•    90 plus: 133

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $73,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,855
• Businesses: 286
• Employees: 4,665
• Annual Payroll: $155,047,000
• Average Family Income: $50,214
• Median Family Income: $34,964
• Average Income for Men: $30,855
• Average Income for Women: $17,499

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 15
• Congressional District Land Area: 10072.0
• Sr Senator: Mark Kirk (R)
• Jr Senator: Richard J. Durbin (D)
• US House Representative: John Shimkus (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 045
• State FIPS Code: 17

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View all schools in Paris

Primary Schools

Carolyn Wenz Elementary

437 W Washington St

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 466-3140

Creative Center For Children

409 W Jasper St

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 463-1903

Crestwood Elementary

15601 Us Hwy 150

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 465-5391

Memorial Elementary School

509 E Newton St

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 466-6170

Middle Schools

Crestwood Jr High School

15601 Us Hwy 150

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 465-5391

Mayo Middle School

300 E Wood St

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 466-3050

High Schools

Paris High School

309 S Main St

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 466-1175

Other Schools

Paris Bridges

203 N Central

Paris, IL 61944

(217) 463-3044