| ZIP Code | 61273 |
|---|---|
| City | Orion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Henry County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 780 ft |
| Latitude | 41.364242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.399093 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 3.3% ▼ 67% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 538 (28.8%) |
| Some College | 207 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 295 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 258 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 571 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,438 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $171,000 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $785/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,221 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,221 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 61273 is located in Orion, Illinois, within Henry County. With a population of 3,028, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 61273 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,438 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61273 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $171,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $785 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 61273 is primarily White (93.33%). Residents are well-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61273 stands at 2.7%, 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 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 61273 in Orion, IL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,028 residents, a median household income of $103,438, and a median home value of $171,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.