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 Moderate-density area
- $71,655
- Median income Near-median income area
- $157,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61030 (Forreston, IL) rose +35.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 135.7 in 2023 to 183.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,946. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $157,200 (18% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $731; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Ogle County, so 61030 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 61030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forreston, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61030.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61030?
38.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$71,655
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,946
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61030 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Forreston, 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)
$71,655 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
914housing units
914
Total Housing Units
857
Occupied Units
57
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61054
Mount Morris (61054)
3,973 residents
- 61064
Polo (61064)
3,868 residents
- 61030
Forreston (61030)
2,205 residents
- 61078 1,374
Shannon (61078)
1,374 residents
- 61039 802
German Valley (61039)
802 residents
- 61007 534
Baileyville (61007)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61030 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61039
German Valley (61039)
$84,107 median income
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
$75,769 median income
- 61064
Polo (61064)
$75,386 median income
- 61030
Forreston (61030)
$71,655 median income
- 61054
Mount Morris (61054)
$47,467 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61030, 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 (2,205 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 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.
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