City

Albany, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Whiteside County  ·  Illinois

👥1,028Population
💰$77,344Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$150,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓24.2%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
2%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads24.2% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.8%)
HS Graduate269 (40.8%)
Some College108 (16.4%)
Associates118 (17.9%)
Bachelors68 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree92 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College16.4%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,344 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$150,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$875/mo
Total Housing Units431
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Albany, IL

Albany is a city in Illinois, located in Whiteside County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Albany is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,344 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $875 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albany is less-educated. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

Albany, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61230 1,028 $77,344 $150,600 $875 4.2% 24.2% 88.1%