PlainZIP

Forreston, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61030

Ogle County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,205
14/sq mi
$71,655
Median income
$157,200
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Forreston pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61030 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61030 covers 154.2 square miles in Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,205 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,655 (11% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $31,946. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $157,200 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $731 monthly, and 82.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61030, plus 6 more within Ogle 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 61030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forreston, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61030.

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 61030, Forreston, 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

2,205

Population

154.2

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61030?

38.0

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$71,655

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$31,946

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61030 ranks nationally

Forreston, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,655 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

914

Total Housing Units

857

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$157,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1962

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

+35.5%

YoY Change (2024)

184

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+84%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61030 have increased 35.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.6% 118
2021 +11.9% 132
2022 +11.3% 147
2023 -7.5% 136
2024 +35.5% 184

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 61030, employing approximately 294 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,460,000.

52

Businesses

294

Employees

$13.5M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 13 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 13.5%
Retail trade 6 11.5%
Manufacturing 5 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.6%
Construction 4 7.7%
Finance and insurance 4 7.7%

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 61030 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 61030 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 61030 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 61030 ranks #4 of 5 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
61007 Baileyville, IL 534 5.7 mi
61064 Polo, IL 3,868 8.8 mi
61078 Shannon, IL 1,374 8.0 mi
61054 Mount Morris, IL 3,973 8.3 mi
61039 German Valley, IL 802 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ogle County

61068 standard
Rochelle, IL
Pop: 14,858
61010 standard
Byron, IL
Pop: 8,032
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

Related Areas

Ogle County Forreston, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61030 in? ▼
ZIP code 61030 (Forreston) 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 61030? ▼
ZIP code 61030 in Forreston, IL has a population of 2,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61030? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61030 is $71,655, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61030? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61030 is $157,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61030? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61030 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61030? ▼
ZIP code 61030 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61030? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61030 are: Other services (except public administration) (13), Transportation and warehousing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61030? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61030 increased by 35.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 61030? ▼
In ZIP code 61030, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 61030? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61030 is 26.7 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 61030? ▼
In ZIP code 61030, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61030? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61030 is 4.1% 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.