Erie, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61250
Whiteside County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,737
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $84,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $167,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Erie pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61250 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61250 covers 222.5 square miles in Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,737 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,688 (6% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,812. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,700 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $838; 80.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whiteside County, so 61250 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 61250
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Erie, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61250.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 61250, Erie, 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
2,737
Population
222.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61250?
42.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$84,688
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$39,812
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61250 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Erie, 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)
$84,688 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,274housing units
1,274
Total Housing Units
1,210
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,700
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$838
Median Rent
1971
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
+11.1%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61250 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.4% | 130 |
| 2020 | +2.3% | 133 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 136 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 151 |
| 2024 | – | 159 |
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 51 business establishments in ZIP 61250, employing approximately 252 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,095,000.
51
Businesses
252
Employees
$10.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 19.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.9% |
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 61250 vs 61251 →
ZIP 61250 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61250
Erie (61250)
2,737 residents
- 61230
Albany (61230)
1,232 residents
- 61257
Hillsdale (61257)
1,210 residents
- 61251 347
Fenton (61251)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61250 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61250 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61250
Erie (61250)
$84,688 median income
- 61251
Fenton (61251)
$79,464 median income
- 61257
Hillsdale (61257)
$64,107 median income
- 61230
Albany (61230)
$62,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61250 ranks the highest 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 61250, 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 (2,737 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 61250 in?
ZIP code 61250 (Erie) is located in Whiteside County, Illinois. Whiteside County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/whiteside-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61250?
ZIP code 61250 in Erie, IL has a population of 2,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61250?
The median household income in ZIP 61250 is $84,688, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61250?
The median home value in ZIP 61250 is $167,700, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61250 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61250?
ZIP code 61250 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61250?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61250 are: Construction (10), Finance and insurance (7), Retail trade (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61250?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61250 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 61250?
In ZIP code 61250, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61250?
In ZIP code 61250, approximately 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61250?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61250 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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