| ZIP Code | 61270 |
|---|---|
| City | Morrison |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Whiteside County |
| Area Code | 815 |
| Elevation | 689 ft |
| Latitude | 41.826598 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89.963451 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17195 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.9% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 73 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,505 (31.8%) |
| Some College | 618 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 597 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 459 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,475 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,782 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,000 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $981/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,965 |
| Vacant Units | 234 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,965 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 234 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 61270 is located in Morrison, Illinois, within Whiteside County. With a population of 7,067, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 61270 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,782 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61270 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $981 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 61270 is primarily White (92.25%). Residents are well-educated — 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61270 stands at 2.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 61270 in Morrison, IL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,067 residents, a median household income of $82,782, and a median home value of $165,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.