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 Low-density area
- $75,769
- Median income Near-median income area
- $133,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,558. The poverty rate is 18.9%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $133,100 (31% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $715; owner occupancy is 87.0%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carroll County, so 61078 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 61078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shannon, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61078.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61078?
39.8
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$75,769
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$30,558
Per Capita Income
18.9%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61078 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Shannon, 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)
$75,769 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
677housing units
677
Total Housing Units
562
Occupied Units
115
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 61078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
2,831 residents
- 61030
Forreston (61030)
2,205 residents
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
1,983 residents
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
1,374 residents
- 61007 534
Baileyville (61007)
534 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61078 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61046
Lanark (61046)
$79,398 median income
- 61078
Shannon (61078)
$75,769 median income
- 61030
Forreston (61030)
$71,655 median income
- 61062
Pearl City (61062)
$66,667 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61078, 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 (1,374 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 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.
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