61251 ZIP Code, Fenton, IL
61251 is a ZIP code in Fenton, Illinois in Whiteside County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61250, 61230 and 61252. 377 people live here in 158 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 (86%). Median household income is $79,464, close to the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fenton, IL
- County: Whiteside County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 377
- Median household income: $79,464
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 377 |
| Households | 158 |
| Median household income | $79,464 |
| Income per person | $32,686 |
| Median age | 36.1 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $190,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% |
| Broadband internet | 72.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 20.3% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.1% |
| $50–75K | 12.7% |
| $75–100K | 18.4% |
| $100–150K | 32.9% |
| $150–200K | 5.7% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 16.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 9.3% |
| 35–44 | 22.0% |
| 45–54 | 0.0% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 63.3% |
| Owned outright | 22.8% |
| Rented | 13.9% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61251
3 business establishments with 10 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61250 — Erie village, IL (5.4 mi)
- 61230 — Albany village, IL (7.2 mi)
- 61252 — Fulton city, IL (7.9 mi)
- 61261 — Lyndon village, IL (8.4 mi)
- 61270 — Morrison city, IL (8.8 mi)
- 61277 — Prophetstown city, IL (10.8 mi)
- 61242 — Cordova village, IL (11 mi)
- 61257 — Joslin CDP, IL (12.1 mi)
Areas that include 61251
- Fenton, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Whiteside County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61251, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61251 in?
- 61251 is a Fenton, IL mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61251 in?
- 61251 is in Whiteside County.
- What is the population of 61251?
- About 377 people (±158), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 387.
- What is the median household income in 61251?
- $79,464 (±$29,838), 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 61251?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61251 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61251?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61250 (5.4 mi, Erie), 61230 (7.2 mi, Albany), 61252 (7.9 mi, Fulton), 61261 (8.4 mi, Lyndon), 61270 (8.8 mi, Morrison) and 61277 (10.8 mi, Prophetstown).
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