61273 ZIP Code, Orion, IL
61273 is a ZIP code in Orion, Illinois — mostly in Henry County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County. It covers 46 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61240, 61274 and 61262. 3,120 people live here in 1,262 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%). Median household income is $99,032, above the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Orion, IL
- County: Henry County
- Land area: 46 sq mi
- Population: 3,120
- Median household income: $99,032
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,120 |
| Households | 1,262 |
| Median household income | $99,032 |
| Income per person | $42,952 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 83.0% |
| Median home value | $187,400 |
| Median rent | $840 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% |
| Broadband internet | 91.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.1% |
| $10–15K | 5.5% |
| $15–25K | 4.0% |
| $25–35K | 3.0% |
| $35–50K | 4.4% |
| $50–75K | 17.2% |
| $75–100K | 12.7% |
| $100–150K | 23.5% |
| $150–200K | 17.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.3% |
| 25–34 | 11.1% |
| 35–44 | 14.3% |
| 45–54 | 14.3% |
| 55–64 | 9.6% |
| 65–74 | 10.5% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.0% |
| Owned outright | 28.8% |
| Rented | 15.4% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.7% |
| Townhome | 0.6% |
| 2–4 units | 4.7% |
| 5–19 units | 3.0% |
| 20+ units | 1.0% |
| Mobile / other | 2.9% |
Businesses in 61273
69 business establishments with 434 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 14
- Construction: 13
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Transportation and Warehousing: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Accommodation and Food Services: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61240 — Coal Valley village, IL (4.5 mi)
- 61274 — Osco CDP, IL (6.4 mi)
- 61262 — Ophiem CDP, IL (6.6 mi)
- 61233 — Andover village, IL (7.4 mi)
- 61468 — Ophiem CDP, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61281 — Cable CDP, IL (7.7 mi)
- 61239 — Carbon Cliff village, IL (9 mi)
- 61282 — Silvis city, IL (9.2 mi)
Areas that include 61273
- Orion, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Henry County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Rock Island County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 14: highest median household income in Henry County
- No. 4 of 14: highest median home value in Henry County
- No. 3 of 14: highest share of households with children in Henry County
- No. 1 of 14: lowest median age in Henry County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61273, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61273 in?
- 61273 is a Orion, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Orion; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61273 in?
- 61273 is mostly in Henry County (76% of its land), with smaller parts in Rock Island County.
- What is the population of 61273?
- About 3,120 people (±123), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,227.
- What is the median household income in 61273?
- $99,032 (±$12,842), 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 61273?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61273 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61273?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61240 (4.5 mi, Coal Valley), 61274 (6.4 mi, Osco), 61262 (6.6 mi, Ophiem), 61233 (7.4 mi, Andover), 61468 (7.5 mi, Ophiem) and 61281 (7.7 mi, Cable).
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