Morrison, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61270
Whiteside County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,306
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,867
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morrison pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61270 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61270 (Morrison, IL) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.2 in 2023 to 173.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61270 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morrison, Whiteside County, Illinois, home to 7,306 residents across 392.8 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,867 (1% above the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,277. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $164,600 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $903; 83.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Whiteside County, so 61270 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 61270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morrison, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61270.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 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 61270, Morrison, 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
7,306
Population
392.8
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61270?
42.7
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
0.7%
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?
$80,867
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,277
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61270 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Morrison, 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)
$80,867 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
2,884housing units
2,884
Total Housing Units
2,720
Occupied Units
164
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$903
Median Rent
1960
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61270 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 126 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 128 |
| 2022 | +20.3% | 154 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 161 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 173 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 61270, employing approximately 1,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,566,000.
154
Businesses
1,541
Employees
$65.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 18 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
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 61270 vs 61261 →
ZIP 61270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61270
Morrison (61270)
7,306 residents
- 61285 1,631
Thomson (61285)
1,631 residents
- 61014 1,173
Chadwick (61014)
1,173 residents
- 61261 975
Lyndon (61261)
975 residents
- 61251 347
Fenton (61251)
347 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61270 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61270
Morrison (61270)
$80,867 median income
- 61251
Fenton (61251)
$79,464 median income
- 61014
Chadwick (61014)
$69,329 median income
- 61285
Thomson (61285)
$68,500 median income
- 61261
Lyndon (61261)
$64,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61270 ranks the highest of 5 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 61270, 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 (7,306 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 61270 in?
ZIP code 61270 (Morrison) 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 61270?
ZIP code 61270 in Morrison, IL has a population of 7,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61270?
The median household income in ZIP 61270 is $80,867, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61270?
The median home value in ZIP 61270 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61270 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61270?
ZIP code 61270 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61270 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (19), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61270 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. 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 61270?
In ZIP code 61270, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 61270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61270 is 20.9 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 61270?
In ZIP code 61270, approximately 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61270 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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