ZIP Code 61261 Demographics

Whiteside County, Illinois  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 61261 compared to county averages.

Total Population

644

↓ 98.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$50,441

↓ 19.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$111,000

↓ 9.2% vs county

Median Age

49.1 yrs

↓ +12.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

↓ +64.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 61261 compares to Whiteside County and Illinois overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 61261 $50k Whiteside $63k Illinois $78k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 61261 $111k Whiteside $122k Illinois $239k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,144

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 61261 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$111,000
Down Payment (20%)$22,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$704P&I: $561 | Tax: $111 | Ins: $32
Rent (Local Median)
$1,144
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $440/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 61261, sorted by distance.

61270 7.7 mi away whiteside county 61277 8.3 mi away whiteside county 61037 9.2 mi away whiteside county 61071 10.9 mi away whiteside county 61283 11.4 mi away whiteside county 61258 14.1 mi away henry county 61243 14.1 mi away whiteside county 61346 18.0 mi away bureau county

About Whiteside County

Whiteside County is located in Illinois and has a total population of 55,569. The county's median household income is $62,828 and median home value is $122,200. ZIP code 61261 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Whiteside County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.