ZIP code 61871
Where is ZIP code 61871?
Royal, Illinois
Champaign County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 61871 belongs to Royal, Illinois in Champaign County. 61871 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Royal post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 217 and 447. About 296 people live in the 61871 area, where the median household income is $78,750. The closest ZIP codes are 61859 (Ogden, 3.6 mi south), 61812 (Armstrong, 4.6 mi east) and 61873 (Saint Joseph, 6.3 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 61871 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Royal |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Champaign County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| Coordinates | 40.1924, -87.9742 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 618 |
Population and income in 61871
| Population | 296 · lower than 88% of Illinois ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 185 · higher than 63% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.7 years · lower than 67% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $78,750 · higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $49,773 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $161,200 · higher than 55% of Illinois ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,091 a month |
| Housing units | 155 |
| Households | 146 (2.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61871. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 61871
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61859 | Ogden, IL | 3.6 mi S | Standard |
| 61812 | Armstrong, IL | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 61873 | Saint Joseph, IL | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 61844 | Fithian, IL | 7.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 61862 | Penfield, IL | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 61847 | Gifford, IL | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 61857 | Muncie, IL | 8.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 61831 | Collison, IL | 9.5 mi E | Standard |
| 61849 | Homer, IL | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 61865 | Potomac, IL | 11.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 61858 | Oakwood, IL | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 61878 | Thomasboro, IL | 11.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 61871 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 61871
PO BOX 123
ROYAL IL 61871
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (61871-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 61871?
- 61871 is a Royal, Illinois ZIP code.
- What county is 61871 in?
- ZIP code 61871 is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What time zone is ZIP code 61871 in?
- 61871 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 61871?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 61871 use area codes 217 and 447.
- What is the population of ZIP code 61871?
- About 296 people live in ZIP code 61871, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 61871?
- The median household income in 61871 is $78,750 a year, higher than 56% of Illinois ZIP codes.
- Can I use 61871 for a street address?
- No. 61871 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Royal use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61871?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 61871 are 61859 (Ogden, 3.6 miles), 61812 (Armstrong, 4.6 miles), 61873 (Saint Joseph, 6.3 miles) and 61844 (Fithian, 7.1 miles).