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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
$93,613
Median income
$235,000
Median home value
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $43,618. Local economic indicators show a 6.8% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. 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 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. To put 61010 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Ogle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61010?

40.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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

How ZIP 61010 ranks nationally

Byron, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,613 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61010 ranks #2 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 61010 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 61010 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
61084 Stillman Valley, IL 3,175 4.2 mi
61088 Winnebago, IL 6,020 9.2 mi
61047 Leaf River, IL 1,711 6.7 mi
61077 Seward, IL 73 8.4 mi
61102 Rockford, IL 20,538 8.6 mi
61061 Oregon, IL 7,009 10.1 mi
61015 Chana, IL 946 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogle County

61068 standard
Rochelle, IL
Pop: 14,858
61061 standard
Oregon, IL
Pop: 7,009
61054 standard
Mount Morris, IL
Pop: 3,973
61064 standard
Polo, IL
Pop: 3,868
61084 standard
Stillman Valley, IL
Pop: 3,175
61020 standard
Davis Junction, IL
Pop: 3,108

Related Areas

Ogle County Byron, IL Illinois

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.

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