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Orion, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61273

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

3,316
27/sq mi
$99,032
Median income
$187,400
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Orion pairs an upper-quartile household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61273 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61273 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.0 square miles in Orion, Henry County, Illinois. The area is home to 3,316 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 61273 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61273 sits at $99,032 (24% above the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $42,952. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $187,400 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61273 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Henry County, so you can benchmark 61273 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 61273

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61273.

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 61273, Orion, 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

3,316

Population

121.0

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61273?

38.5

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$99,032

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$42,952

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61273 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,032 Top 20% higher than 80% 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

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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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,371

Total Housing Units

1,262

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$187,400

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$840

Median Rent

1967

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

193

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+93%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61273 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.5% 135
2021 +10.8% 149
2022 +19.2% 178
2023 -2.8% 173
2024 +11.3% 193

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 69 business establishments in ZIP 61273, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,591,000.

69

Businesses

434

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 20.3%
Construction 13 18.8%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 10.1%
Finance and insurance 7 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.3%
Wholesale trade 3 4.3%

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 61273 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 61273 ranks #5 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 61273 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 61273 ranks #3 of 9 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
61240 Coal Valley, IL 5,870 4.6 mi
61468 Ophiem, IL 104 7.3 mi
61262 Lynn Center, IL 1,188 6.1 mi
61274 Osco, IL 351 6.3 mi
61239 Carbon Cliff, IL 1,219 8.5 mi
61282 Silvis, IL 7,809 9.2 mi
61281 Sherrard, IL 2,597 7.8 mi
61241 Colona, IL 7,124 9.6 mi
61265 Moline, IL 45,099 9.5 mi

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Pop: 14,214
61254 standard
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Pop: 11,414
61241 standard
Colona, IL
Pop: 7,124
61434 standard
Galva, IL
Pop: 3,312
61238 standard
Cambridge, IL
Pop: 3,247
61235 standard
Atkinson, IL
Pop: 1,391

Related Areas

Henry County Orion, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61273 in? ▼
ZIP code 61273 (Orion) is located in Henry County, Illinois. Henry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/henry-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61273? ▼
ZIP code 61273 in Orion, IL has a population of 3,316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61273? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61273 is $99,032, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61273? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61273 is $187,400, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61273? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61273 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61273? ▼
ZIP code 61273 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61273? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61273 are: Retail trade (14), Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61273? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61273 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 61273? ▼
In ZIP code 61273, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 61273? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61273 is 22.6 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 61273? ▼
In ZIP code 61273, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61273? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61273 is 5.8% 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 Orion, 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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