61079 ZIP Code, Winnebago County, IL
61079 is a ZIP code in Winnebago County, Illinois in Winnebago County. It covers 3.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61072, 61024 and 61101. 210 people live here in 101 households, fewer than in most Illinois ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (84%). Median household income is $46,367, well below the Illinois median of $83,390; the median age is 51.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Winnebago County, IL
- County: Winnebago County
- Land area: 3.9 sq mi
- Population: 210
- Median household income: $46,367
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 210 |
| Households | 101 |
| Median household income | $46,367 |
| Income per person | $32,004 |
| Median age | 51.6 |
| Homeowners | 84.2% |
| Median home value | $123,200 |
| Median rent | $1,063 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 12.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 13.9% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 46.5% |
| $50–75K | 9.9% |
| $75–100K | 5.0% |
| $100–150K | 7.9% |
| $150–200K | 12.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.5% |
| 10–19 | 16.7% |
| 20–24 | 8.1% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 6.7% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 22.4% |
| 75+ | 10.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.7% |
| Owned outright | 55.4% |
| Rented | 15.8% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.1% |
| Townhome | 4.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61072 — Rockton village, IL (4 mi)
- 61024 — Durand village, IL (4.3 mi)
- 61101 — Rockford city, IL (8.2 mi)
- 53511 — Beloit city, WI (8.5 mi)
- 61019 — Lake Summerset CDP, IL (10 mi)
- 61103 — Rockford city, IL (10.1 mi)
- 61063 — Pecatonica village, IL (11.2 mi)
- 61073 — Roscoe village, IL (11.5 mi)
Areas that include 61079
- Winnebago County ZIP codes — 22 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61079, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61079 in?
- 61079 is a Winnebago County, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61079 in?
- 61079 is in Winnebago County.
- What is the population of 61079?
- About 210 people (±71), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 226.
- What is the median household income in 61079?
- $46,367 (±$1,158), compared with $83,390 for Illinois as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 61079?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61079 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61079?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61072 (4 mi, Rockton), 61024 (4.3 mi, Durand), 61101 (8.2 mi, Rockford), 53511 (8.5 mi, Beloit), 61019 (10 mi, Lake Summerset) and 61103 (10.1 mi, Rockford).
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