61277 ZIP Code, Prophetstown, IL
61277 is a ZIP code in Prophetstown, Illinois — mostly in Whiteside County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Henry County. It covers 134 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61258, 61283 and 61261. 3,054 people live here in 1,167 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $70,363, below the Illinois median of $83,390.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Prophetstown, IL
- County: Whiteside County
- Land area: 134 sq mi
- Population: 3,054
- Median household income: $70,363
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 3,054 |
| Households | 1,167 |
| Median household income | $70,363 |
| Income per person | $38,872 |
| Median age | 44 |
| Homeowners | 76.5% |
| Median home value | $148,200 |
| Median rent | $801 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.1% |
| $15–25K | 5.7% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 21.8% |
| $75–100K | 9.3% |
| $100–150K | 21.3% |
| $150–200K | 8.2% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.0% |
| 20–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 7.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 13.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65–74 | 13.6% |
| 75+ | 9.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.7% |
| Owned outright | 29.4% |
| Rented | 20.6% |
| Vacant | 12.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 86.6% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 6.2% |
| 5–19 units | 5.8% |
| 20+ units | 0.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 61277
65 business establishments with 748 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 10
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 10
- Construction: 7
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 6
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 6
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61258 — Hooppole village, IL (6.4 mi)
- 61283 — Tampico village, IL (7.5 mi)
- 61261 — Lyndon village, IL (8.5 mi)
- 61250 — Erie village, IL (9.8 mi)
- 61251 (10.8 mi)
- 61243 — Deer Grove village, IL (13 mi)
- 61346 — New Bedford village, IL (13.2 mi)
- 61234 — Annawan town, IL (13.5 mi)
Areas that include 61277
- Prophetstown, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Henry County ZIP codes — 20 ZIP codes
- Whiteside County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 9: highest median household income in Whiteside County
- No. 3 of 9: highest median home value in Whiteside County
- No. 1 of 9: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Whiteside County
- No. 4 of 9: highest median age in Whiteside County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61277, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61277 in?
- 61277 is a Prophetstown, IL mailing address. By land area, 1% lies inside Prophetstown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61277 in?
- 61277 is mostly in Whiteside County (60% of its land), with smaller parts in Henry County.
- What is the population of 61277?
- About 3,054 people (±316), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 3,233.
- What is the median household income in 61277?
- $70,363 (±$8,102), 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 61277?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61277 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61277?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61258 (6.4 mi, Hooppole), 61283 (7.5 mi, Tampico), 61261 (8.5 mi, Lyndon), 61250 (9.8 mi, Erie), 61251 (10.8 mi) and 61243 (13 mi, Deer Grove).
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