61081 ZIP Code – Sterling, Illinois
61081 is a large ZIP code in Sterling, Illinois, part of Whiteside County with a population of approximately 21,138 residents. At $57,618, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $120,000 is well below the national average, with 72.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $763 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average. About 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 43.3, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 61037, 61071, 61051.
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ZIP 61081 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61081 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $763 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.3 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.2% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61037 – Galt
- 61071 – Rock Falls
- 61051 – Milledgeville
- 61091 – Woosung
- 61270 – Morrison
- 61014 – Chadwick
- 61261 – Lyndon
- 61064 – Polo
- 61021 – Dixon
- 61042 – Harmon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61037 | GALT | 105 | $66,375 |
| 61071 | ROCK FALLS | 13,766 | $55,478 |
| 61051 | MILLEDGEVILLE | 1,549 | $62,232 |
| 61091 | WOOSUNG | Not provided | Not provided |
| 61270 | MORRISON | 7,096 | $82,054 |