PlainZIP

Shannon, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61078

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

1,374
9/sq mi
$75,769
Median income
$133,100
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shannon pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61078 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shannon, Carroll County, Illinois, home to just 1,374 residents across 149.3 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,769 (5% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $30,558. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.8%. The typical home here is valued at $133,100 (31% below the state average); renters pay a median of $715 monthly, and 87.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 61078, plus 6 more within Carroll 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 61078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shannon, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61078.

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 61078, Shannon, 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

1,374

Population

149.3

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 61078?

39.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$75,769

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$30,558

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61078 ranks nationally

Shannon, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,769 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

677

Total Housing Units

562

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$133,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1956

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

-9.4%

YoY Change (2021)

133

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+33%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61078 have decreased 9.4% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +33% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 +2.1% 112
2020 – 147
2021 -9.4% 133

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 61078, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,989,000.

40

Businesses

199

Employees

$10.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 20.0%
Wholesale trade 6 15.0%
Construction 5 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 12.5%
Finance and insurance 3 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.5%

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 61078 vs 61046 →

ZIP 61078 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 61078 ranks #4 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 61078 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 61078 ranks #2 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
61046 Lanark, IL 2,831 6.1 mi
61007 Baileyville, IL 534 7.5 mi
61030 Forreston, IL 2,205 8.0 mi
61062 Pearl City, IL 1,983 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

61074 standard
Savanna, IL
Pop: 4,431
61053 standard
Mount Carroll, IL
Pop: 2,852
61046 standard
Lanark, IL
Pop: 2,831
61285 standard
Thomson, IL
Pop: 1,631
61051 standard
Milledgeville, IL
Pop: 1,574
61014 standard
Chadwick, IL
Pop: 1,173

Related Areas

Carroll County Shannon, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61078 in? ▼
ZIP code 61078 (Shannon) 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 61078? ▼
ZIP code 61078 in Shannon, IL has a population of 1,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61078 is $75,769, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61078 is $133,100, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61078 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61078? ▼
ZIP code 61078 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61078 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Wholesale trade (6), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61078 decreased by 9.4% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 33%. 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 61078? ▼
In ZIP code 61078, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 61078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61078 is 25.3 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 61078? ▼
In ZIP code 61078, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61078 is 18.9% 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.