PlainZIP

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
$75,938
Median income
$155,500
Median home value
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,883. Local economic indicators show a 8.8% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $155,500 for a typical home value (19% below the state average), with rent averaging $874 a month; 71.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 7 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61006, plus 6 more within Lee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 61006?

39.5

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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

$38,883

Per Capita Income

8.8%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61006 ranks nationally

Ashton, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,938 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

699

Total Housing Units

644

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.0%
Renter 29.0%

$155,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 61006 vs 61031 →

ZIP 61006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
61031 Franklin Grove, IL 1,656 5.7 mi
61015 Chana, IL 946 9.2 mi
61331 Lee Center, IL 55 8.5 mi
61378 West Brooklyn, IL 512 9.8 mi
61068 Rochelle, IL 14,858 9.6 mi
61061 Oregon, IL 7,009 11.7 mi
61318 Compton, IL 700 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

61021 standard
Dixon, IL
Pop: 23,745
61310 standard
Amboy, IL
Pop: 3,970
61031 standard
Franklin Grove, IL
Pop: 1,656
61353 standard
Paw Paw, IL
Pop: 1,333
61367 standard
Sublette, IL
Pop: 864
60553 standard
Steward, IL
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Lee County Ashton, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.