Whiteside County, IL ZIP Codes
13 ZIP codes cover all or part of Whiteside County, Illinois. The Census Bureau counts 54,947 residents in the county, with a median household income of $67,500 and a median home value of $127,100. Median household income ranges from $59,861 in 61252 to $84,688 in 61250. Its largest communities include Sterling, Rock Falls, Morrison, Fulton and Prophetstown.
Whiteside County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 54,947 |
| Households | 23,120 |
| Median household income | $67,500 |
| Median home value | $127,100 |
| Median age | 43 |
| Median rent | $856 |
All 13 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 57,317 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,108 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $59,861 (61252) to $84,688 (61250) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,500 |
| Homeowners | 77.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 19 routes, 6,916 homes (5 of 13 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Whiteside County: 61250 ($84,688)
- Most residents: 61081 (20,844 people)
- Highest homeownership: 61014 (90.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 61250 (37.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 61277 (12.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 61071 (40.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 61250 ($167,700)
Every ZIP code in Whiteside County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61081 | Sterling | 20,844 | 8,884 | $67,586 | $123,400 | 72.8% | 26.8% | 5.2% | — | — | 95% of its land |
| 61071 | Rock Falls | 13,581 | 5,810 | $60,508 | $102,300 | 75.8% | 29.2% | 8.5% | — | — | 89% of its land |
| 61270 | Morrison | 6,912 | 2,720 | $80,867 | $164,600 | 83.1% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 8 | 3,038 | 99% of its land |
| 61252 | Fulton | 5,437 | 2,318 | $59,861 | $141,500 | 80.2% | 23.0% | 10.5% | 7 | 2,613 | 100% of its land |
| 61277 | Prophetstown | 3,054 | 1,167 | $70,363 | $148,200 | 76.5% | 24.3% | 12.2% | — | — | 60% of its land |
| 61250 | Erie | 2,781 | 1,210 | $84,688 | $167,700 | 80.8% | 37.7% | 2.7% | 2 | 872 | 94% of its land |
| 61283 | Tampico | 1,269 | 488 | $64,063 | $122,300 | 90.2% | 25.2% | 6.4% | — | — | 51% of its land |
| 61014 | Chadwick | 1,067 | 477 | $69,329 | $103,800 | 90.4% | 26.6% | 6.6% | 1 | 340 | 15% of its land |
| 61230 | Albany | 1,039 | 410 | $62,344 | $138,600 | 89.3% | 30.0% | 9.5% | 1 | 400 | 100% of its land |
| 61261 | Lyndon | 656 | 327 | $64,375 | $134,100 | 89.3% | 17.1% | 3.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 61251 | Fenton | 377 | 158 | $79,464 | $190,900 | 86.1% | 30.4% | 5.8% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 61243 | Deer Grove | 155 | 59 | $148,309 | $172,700 | 84.7% | 15.3% | 5.2% | — | — | 95% of its land |
| 61037 | Galt | 145 | 80 | $70,357 | $103,600 | 100.0% | 18.8% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Whiteside County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Sterling — 14,717 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rock Falls — 8,587 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Morrison — 3,739 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fulton — 3,709 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Prophetstown — 1,903 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Erie — 1,614 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Albany — 776 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tampico — 565 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Como — 535 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Lyndon — 433 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Galt — 213 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Coleta — 169 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Nelson — 125 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Deer Grove — 36 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Whiteside County — 9 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Whiteside County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Whiteside County, IL?
- 61081, 61071, 61270, 61252, 61277, 61250, 61283, 61014, 61230, 61261, 61251, 61243 and 61037. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Whiteside County?
- 54,947 residents in 23,120 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Whiteside County?
- $67,500 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $59,861 (61252) to $84,688 (61250).
- Which Whiteside County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 61250, at $84,688, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Whiteside County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Whiteside County?
- For the 5 of 13 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 19 carrier routes reaching 6,916 residential and 347 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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