| ZIP Code | 61241 |
|---|---|
| City | Colona |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Henry County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 609 ft |
| Latitude | 41.487328 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.320356 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 31.2% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 24 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,977 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 448 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 651 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 527 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 876 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,611 ≈ Avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,500 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,947 |
| Vacant Units | 257 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,947 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 257 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 61241 is located in Colona, Illinois, within Henry County. With a population of 6,637, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 61241 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,611 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61241 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $888 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 61241 is primarily White (88.11%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61241 stands at 1.8%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 61241 in Colona, IL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,637 residents, a median household income of $78,611, and a median home value of $166,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.