Amboy, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61310
Lee County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,970
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,756
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Amboy pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61310 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 61310 (Amboy, IL) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 157.9 in 2023 to 166.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 61310 covers 277.6 square miles in Amboy, Lee County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,970 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61310 reports a modest median household income of $69,756 (13% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,248. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,800 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $847; 79.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 61310 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 61310
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Amboy, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61310.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 61310, Amboy, 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
3,970
Population
277.6
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61310?
50.4
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
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?
$69,756
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$37,248
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61310 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Amboy, 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)
$69,756 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
1,631housing units
1,631
Total Housing Units
1,451
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,800
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$847
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61310 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 128 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 135 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 152 |
| 2023 | +4.1% | 158 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 167 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 61310, employing approximately 561 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,357,000.
67
Businesses
561
Employees
$38.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.5% |
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 61310 vs 61331 →
ZIP 61310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61021
Dixon (61021)
23,745 residents
- 61310 3,970
Amboy (61310)
3,970 residents
- 61031 1,656
Franklin Grove (61031)
1,656 residents
- 61349 977
Ohio (61349)
977 residents
- 61367 864
Sublette (61367)
864 residents
- 61057 168
Nachusa (61057)
168 residents
- 61324 109
Eldena (61324)
109 residents
- 61331 55
Lee Center (61331)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61310 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61031
Franklin Grove (61031)
$75,446 median income
- 61349
Ohio (61349)
$71,375 median income
- 61310
Amboy (61310)
$69,756 median income
- 61021
Dixon (61021)
$69,127 median income
- 61367
Sublette (61367)
$60,824 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61310 ranks #3 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 61310, 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 (3,970 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 61310 in?
ZIP code 61310 (Amboy) is located in Lee County, Illinois. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61310?
ZIP code 61310 in Amboy, IL has a population of 3,970 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61310?
The median household income in ZIP 61310 is $69,756, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61310?
The median home value in ZIP 61310 is $165,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61310?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61310 is White at 93.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61310?
ZIP code 61310 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 561 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61310?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61310 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (9), Wholesale trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61310?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61310 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 61310?
In ZIP code 61310, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 61310?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61310 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 61310?
In ZIP code 61310, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61310?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61310 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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