Savanna, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61074
Carroll County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,431
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,691
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Savanna pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61074 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61074 covers 192.7 square miles in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,431 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61074 reports a modest median household income of $50,691 (37% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,444. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 2.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $91,500 (52% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $857; owner occupancy is 66.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 61074 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 61074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Savanna, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61074.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 61074, Savanna, 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
4,431
Population
192.7
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61074?
51.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.1%
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?
$50,691
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$29,444
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61074 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Savanna, 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)
$50,691 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,360housing units
2,360
Total Housing Units
2,067
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,500
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1950
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61074 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +31.8% | 176 |
| 2019 | – | 118 |
| 2020 | +28.0% | 151 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 160 |
| 2024 | – | 183 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 61074, employing approximately 1,233 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,479,000.
93
Businesses
1,233
Employees
$63.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 61074 vs 52070 →
ZIP 61074 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61074
Savanna (61074)
4,431 residents
- 61053
Mount Carroll (61053)
2,852 residents
- 61285 1,631
Thomson (61285)
1,631 residents
- 52070 1,128
Sabula (52070)
1,128 residents
- 52701 108
Andover (52701)
108 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61074 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61074 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 52070
Sabula (52070)
$79,271 median income
- 61285
Thomson (61285)
$68,500 median income
- 61053
Mount Carroll (61053)
$62,250 median income
- 61074
Savanna (61074)
$50,691 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61074 ranks #4 of 4 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 61074, 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 (4,431 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 61074 in?
ZIP code 61074 (Savanna) is located in Carroll County, Illinois. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61074?
ZIP code 61074 in Savanna, IL has a population of 4,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61074?
The median household income in ZIP 61074 is $50,691, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61074?
The median home value in ZIP 61074 is $91,500, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61074 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61074?
ZIP code 61074 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,233 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61074 are: Retail trade (18), Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61074 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 61074?
In ZIP code 61074, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 61074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61074 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61074?
In ZIP code 61074, approximately 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61074 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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