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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
$69,756
Median income
$165,800
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $37,248. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $165,800 (14% below the state average), median rent at $847 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lee County, letting you compare 61310 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61310?

50.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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

$37,248

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61310 ranks nationally

Amboy, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,756 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,631

Total Housing Units

1,451

Occupied Units

180

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$165,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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ZIP 61310 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 61310 ranks #2 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 61310 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 61310 ranks #3 of 5 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
61331 Lee Center, IL 55 5.0 mi
61324 Eldena, IL 109 5.8 mi
61367 Sublette, IL 864 6.7 mi
61057 Nachusa, IL 168 9.1 mi
61031 Franklin Grove, IL 1,656 9.2 mi
61349 Ohio, IL 977 11.4 mi
61021 Dixon, IL 23,745 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

61021 standard
Dixon, IL
Pop: 23,745
61006 standard
Ashton, IL
Pop: 1,759
61031 standard
Franklin Grove, IL
Pop: 1,656
61353 standard
Paw Paw, IL
Pop: 1,333
61367 standard
Sublette, IL
Pop: 864
60553 standard
Steward, IL
Pop: 782

Related Areas

Lee County Amboy, IL Illinois

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.