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
$50,691
Median income
$91,500
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 192.7 square miles in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois. The area is home to 4,431 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 61074 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61074 sits at $50,691 (37% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,444. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $91,500 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61074 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 61074 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 61074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61074.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61074?

51.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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

$29,444

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61074 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,691 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,360

Total Housing Units

2,067

Occupied Units

293

Vacant Units

1.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.0%
Renter 34.0%

$91,500

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 61074 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 61074 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 61074 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 61074 ranks #4 of 4 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
52070 Sabula, IA 1,128 5.5 mi
61053 Mount Carroll, IL 2,852 7.6 mi
61285 Thomson, IL 1,631 10.8 mi
52701 Andover, IA 108 11.7 mi

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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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