61261 ZIP Code – Lyndon, Illinois
61261 is a ZIP code serving Lyndon, Illinois in Whiteside County with a population of approximately 644 residents. At $50,441, the median household income here runs below the Illinois average and below the U.S. average. At $111,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 89.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,144, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (increasing).
At 6.5%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 5.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. An estimated 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 45.8, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 61270, 61251, 61277.
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ZIP 61261 vs. Illinois vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 61261 | IL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 644 | 9,197 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $75k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $111k | $176k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,144 | $984 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.8 | 42.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | 11.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.9% | 25.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 61270 – Morrison
- 61251 – Fenton
- 61277 – Prophetstown
- 61037 – Galt
- 61250 – Erie
- 61071 – Rock Falls
- 61283 – Tampico
- 61081 – Sterling
- 61252 – Fulton
- 61243 – Deer Grove
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61270 | MORRISON | 7,096 | $82,054 |
| 61251 | FENTON | 382 | $73,125 |
| 61277 | PROPHETSTOWN | 2,978 | $77,727 |
| 61037 | GALT | 105 | $66,375 |
| 61250 | ERIE | 2,713 | $81,141 |