ZIP Code 61010
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Byron · Ogle County · Illinois
- Population
- 8,032
- Median income
- $93,613
- Median home value
- $235,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.6%
- Land area
- 100.7 sq mi
80/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
Chicago
ZIP code 61010 in Byron, Illinois has a population of 8,032. The median household income is $93,613, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $235,000, 16% below the US average. 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 61010 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.7 square miles in Byron, Ogle County, Illinois. The area is home to 8,032 residents, producing a population density of 80 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61010 against Illinois and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61010 sits at $93,613 (17% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,618. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $235,000 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61010 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Ogle County, so you can benchmark 61010 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 61010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$43,618
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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