Astoria, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61501
Fulton County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,921
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $55,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Astoria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61501 covers 200.1 square miles in Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,921 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61501 reports a modest median household income of $55,750 (30% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,330. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,200 (58% below the average Illinois ZIP), and median rent is $696; owner occupancy is 75.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 61501 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 61501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Astoria, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61501.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
3 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 61501, Astoria, 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
1,921
Population
200.1
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61501?
42.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$55,750
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$39,330
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 61501 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Astoria, 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)
$55,750 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,334 Illinois ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Illinois 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
952housing units
952
Total Housing Units
733
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,200
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$696
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 61501, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,867,000.
38
Businesses
206
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 23.7% |
| Construction | 7 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 61501 vs 62624 →
ZIP 61501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61501
Astoria (61501)
1,921 residents
- 61441
Ipava (61441)
897 residents
- 61484
Vermont (61484)
825 residents
- 62617 762
Bath (62617)
762 residents
- 62624 546
Browning (62624)
546 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61441
Ipava (61441)
$65,972 median income
- 62624
Browning (62624)
$58,500 median income
- 62617
Bath (62617)
$56,667 median income
- 61501
Astoria (61501)
$55,750 median income
- 61484
Vermont (61484)
$48,462 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61501 ranks #4 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 61501, 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 (1,921 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 61501 in?
ZIP code 61501 (Astoria) is located in Fulton County, Illinois. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61501?
ZIP code 61501 in Astoria, IL has a population of 1,921 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61501?
The median household income in ZIP 61501 is $55,750, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61501?
The median home value in ZIP 61501 is $80,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61501 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61501?
ZIP code 61501 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61501 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Construction (7), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 61501?
In ZIP code 61501, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 61501?
In ZIP code 61501, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61501 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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