61006 ZIP Code – Ashton, Illinois
ZIP code 61006 is a small ZIP code located in Ashton, Illinois, within Lee County with a population of approximately 1,460 residents. At $69,028, the median household income here runs near the Illinois average and near the U.S. average. At $154,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 71.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $750 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 10.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is below the U.S. average. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 51.8, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 61031, 61331, 61057.
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ZIP 61006 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61006 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,460 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $69k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $750 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.1% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61031 – Franklin Grove
- 61331 – Lee Center
- 61057 – Nachusa
- 61015 – Chana
- 61068 – Rochelle
- 60553 – Steward
- 61378 – West Brooklyn
- 61061 – Oregon
- 61318 – Compton
- 61324 – Eldena
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61031 | FRANKLIN GROVE | 1,745 | $72,639 |
| 61331 | LEE CENTER | Not provided | Not provided |
| 61057 | NACHUSA | 67 | Not provided |
| 61015 | CHANA | 903 | $78,250 |
| 61068 | ROCHELLE | 14,862 | $64,828 |