Byron, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61010
Ogle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,032
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $93,613
- Median income Above-median income area
- $235,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Byron pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61010 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 61010 (Byron, IL) rose +8.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 155.7 in 2023 to 168.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61010 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Byron, Ogle County, Illinois, home to 8,032 residents across 100.7 square miles, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61010 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,613 (17% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,618. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $235,000 (22% above the average Illinois ZIP), while 81.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $951.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ogle County, so 61010 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 61010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Byron, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61010.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 61010, Byron, 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
8,032
Population
100.7
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61010?
40.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
4.7%
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?
$93,613
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,618
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61010 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Byron, 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)
$93,613 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
3,001housing units
3,001
Total Housing Units
2,843
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$235,000
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$951
Median Rent
1990
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61010 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 121 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 132 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 145 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 156 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 168 |
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 158 business establishments in ZIP 61010, employing approximately 1,901 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,490,000.
158
Businesses
1,901
Employees
$145.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 61010 vs 61084 →
ZIP 61010 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61102
Rockford (61102)
20,538 residents
- 61010 8,032
Byron (61010)
8,032 residents
- 61061 7,009
Oregon (61061)
7,009 residents
- 61088 6,020
Winnebago (61088)
6,020 residents
- 61084 3,175
Stillman Valley (61084)
3,175 residents
- 61047 1,711
Leaf River (61047)
1,711 residents
- 61015 946
Chana (61015)
946 residents
- 61077 73
Seward (61077)
73 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61010 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61084
Stillman Valley (61084)
$102,817 median income
- 61088
Winnebago (61088)
$98,088 median income
- 61015
Chana (61015)
$97,500 median income
- 61010
Byron (61010)
$93,613 median income
- 61061
Oregon (61061)
$87,829 median income
- 61047
Leaf River (61047)
$86,056 median income
- 61102
Rockford (61102)
$46,599 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61010 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 61010, 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 (8,032 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 61010 in?
ZIP code 61010 (Byron) is located in Ogle County, Illinois. Ogle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ogle-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61010?
ZIP code 61010 in Byron, IL has a population of 8,032 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61010?
The median household income in ZIP 61010 is $93,613, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61010?
The median home value in ZIP 61010 is $235,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61010?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61010 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61010?
ZIP code 61010 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 1,901 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61010?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61010 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (20), Professional, scientific, and technical services (18). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61010?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61010 increased by 8.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 61010?
In ZIP code 61010, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 61010?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61010 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61010?
In ZIP code 61010, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61010?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61010 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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