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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
$84,688
Median income
$167,700
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Erie pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 32%
household income, US ZIPs
33th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 222.5 square miles in Erie, Whiteside County, Illinois. The area is home to 2,737 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 61250 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61250 sits at $84,688 (6% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $39,812. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $167,700 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $838 per month, and 80.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Whiteside County, so you can benchmark 61250 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 61250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61250.

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 61250, Erie, 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

2,737

Population

222.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61250?

42.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

$39,812

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 61250 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,688 Top 32% higher than 68% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

1,274

Total Housing Units

1,210

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.8%
Renter 19.2%

$167,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61250 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 61250 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 61250 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 61250 ranks the highest 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
61251 Fenton, IL 347 5.1 mi
61257 Hillsdale, IL 1,210 7.8 mi
61230 Albany, IL 1,232 8.0 mi

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Pop: 21,934
61071 standard
Rock Falls, IL
Pop: 14,381
61270 standard
Morrison, IL
Pop: 7,306
61252 standard
Fulton, IL
Pop: 5,436
61277 standard
Prophetstown, IL
Pop: 3,355
61283 standard
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Pop: 1,640

Related Areas

Whiteside County Erie, IL Illinois

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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Official Data Resources for Erie, IL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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