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61261

Illinois · 656 residents · 16.564 sq mi
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ZIP 61261 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $134,100. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Whiteside County, 61261 ranks 8th by median household income.

$64,375
US average: $82,259
$134,100
US average: $376,019
22.9%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
14.5%
Age 65+
30.0%
46.8%
53.2%
2.01 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(554)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino13%(85)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score33.7%(221)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Whiteside County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
61037$70,357
61071$60,508
61081$67,586
61230$62,344
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 61261?

ZIP code 61261 has about 656 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61261?

The typical household in ZIP code 61261 earns about $64,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 61261 expensive?

In ZIP code 61261, the median home is worth about $134,100.

How educated are people in ZIP code 61261?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 61261 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61261?

About 2.9% of people in ZIP code 61261 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024