Ashton, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61006
Lee County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,759
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $75,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61006 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61006 (Ashton, IL) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 143.6 in 2023 to 158.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61006 covers 179.5 square miles in Ashton, Lee County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,759 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61006 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,938 (5% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,883. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,500 (19% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $874; owner occupancy is 71.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 61006 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 61006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashton, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61006.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61006, Ashton, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,759
Population
179.5
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61006?
39.5
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$75,938
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$38,883
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61006 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Ashton, IL household income vs. every Illinois ZIP code
Median household income among 1,334 reporting Illinois ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,938 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
699housing units
699
Total Housing Units
644
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$874
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61006 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -4.8% | 114 |
| 2020 | +4.9% | 120 |
| 2021 | +4.6% | 126 |
| 2023 | – | 144 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 159 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 61006, employing approximately 731 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,075,000.
24
Businesses
731
Employees
$38.1M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 25.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 61006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61068
Rochelle (61068)
14,858 residents
- 61061
Oregon (61061)
7,009 residents
- 61006 1,759
Ashton (61006)
1,759 residents
- 61031 1,656
Franklin Grove (61031)
1,656 residents
- 61015 946
Chana (61015)
946 residents
- 61318 700
Compton (61318)
700 residents
- 61378 512
West Brooklyn (61378)
512 residents
- 61331 55
Lee Center (61331)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61015
Chana (61015)
$97,500 median income
- 61061
Oregon (61061)
$87,829 median income
- 61378
West Brooklyn (61378)
$85,350 median income
- 61006
Ashton (61006)
$75,938 median income
- 61031
Franklin Grove (61031)
$75,446 median income
- 61068
Rochelle (61068)
$73,214 median income
- 61318
Compton (61318)
$63,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61006 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61006, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,759 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 61006 in?
ZIP code 61006 (Ashton) is located in Lee County, Illinois. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61006?
ZIP code 61006 in Ashton, IL has a population of 1,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61006?
The median household income in ZIP 61006 is $75,938, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61006?
The median home value in ZIP 61006 is $155,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61006 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61006?
ZIP code 61006 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61006 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61006 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61006?
In ZIP code 61006, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 61006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61006 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61006?
In ZIP code 61006, approximately 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61006 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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