| ZIP Code | 61501 |
|---|---|
| City | Astoria |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Fulton County |
| Area Code | 309/861 |
| Elevation | 653 ft |
| Latitude | 40.228366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.311915 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17057 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 28.4% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 402 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 149 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 190 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 153 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 145 (13.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,250 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $68,400 ▼ 75% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $690/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 968 |
| Vacant Units | 225 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 968 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 225 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 61501 is located in Astoria, Illinois, within Fulton County. With a population of 1,612, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 61501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,250 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 61501 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $68,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $690 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 61501 is primarily White (93.92%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 61501 stands at 4.0%, 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 61501 in Astoria, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,612 residents, a median household income of $56,250, and a median home value of $68,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.