| ZIP Code | 61010 |
|---|---|
| City | Byron |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Ogle County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 724 ft |
| Latitude | 42.134545 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.272646 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17141 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.1% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,186 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 501 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 897 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 572 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,765 (35.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,907 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,300 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $981/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,049 |
| Vacant Units | 239 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,049 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 239 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 61010 is located in Byron, Illinois, within Ogle County. With a population of 7,494, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 61010 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,907 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61010 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $218,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $981 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 61010 is primarily White (86.60%). Residents are well-educated — 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61010 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 61010 in Byron, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,494 residents, a median household income of $89,907, and a median home value of $218,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.