61739 ZIP Code, Fairbury, IL
61739 is a ZIP code in Fairbury, Illinois in Livingston County. It covers 106 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 61741, 61731 and 61775. 4,628 people live here in 1,813 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $76,555, close to the Illinois median of $83,390; 44% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Fairbury, IL
- County: Livingston County
- Land area: 106 sq mi
- Population: 4,628
- Median household income: $76,555
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,628 |
| Households | 1,813 |
| Median household income | $76,555 |
| Income per person | $38,065 |
| Median age | 33.9 |
| Homeowners | 72.1% |
| Median home value | $164,400 |
| Median rent | $773 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 15.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% |
| Broadband internet | 89.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 8.9% |
| $35–50K | 11.0% |
| $50–75K | 18.7% |
| $75–100K | 9.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.0% |
| $150–200K | 8.7% |
| $200K+ | 11.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 18.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.0% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–44 | 9.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 8.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.4% |
| Owned outright | 30.6% |
| Rented | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 79.5% |
| Townhome | 0.3% |
| 2–4 units | 8.6% |
| 5–19 units | 6.6% |
| 20+ units | 3.4% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 61739
176 business establishments with 1,574 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 29
- Retail Trade: 25
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 15
- Manufacturing: 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 14
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 11
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 61741 — Forrest village, IL (7 mi)
- 61731 (8.2 mi)
- 61775 — Strawn village, IL (9.2 mi)
- 61726 — Chenoa city, IL (9.8 mi)
- 61728 — Colfax village, IL (11.5 mi)
- 60921 — Chatsworth town, IL (11.7 mi)
- 61764 — Pontiac city, IL (12.1 mi)
- 61720 — Anchor village, IL (12.3 mi)
Areas that include 61739
- Fairbury, IL ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Livingston County ZIP codes — 25 ZIP codes
- Illinois ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 11: highest median home value in Livingston County
- No. 1 of 11: highest share of households with children in Livingston County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Livingston County
- No. 1 of 11: lowest median age in Livingston County
- No. 3 of 11: fastest population growth in Livingston County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 61739, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 61739 in?
- 61739 is a Fairbury, IL mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Fairbury; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 61739 in?
- 61739 is in Livingston County.
- What is the population of 61739?
- About 4,628 people (±274), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 4,784.
- What is the median household income in 61739?
- $76,555 (±$16,135), 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 61739?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 61739 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 61739?
- The closest, measured center to center: 61741 (7 mi, Forrest), 61731 (8.2 mi), 61775 (9.2 mi, Strawn), 61726 (9.8 mi, Chenoa), 61728 (11.5 mi, Colfax) and 60921 (11.7 mi, Chatsworth).
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