Fairbury, IL · standard
ZIP Code 61739
Livingston County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,897
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,555
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairbury pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61739 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 61739 covers 252.4 square miles in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,897 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 61739 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,555 (4% below the average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,065. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 0.8%. Median home value is $164,400 (14% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $773; 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 61739 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 61739
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairbury, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61739.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 61739, Fairbury, 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
4,897
Population
252.4
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 61739?
33.9
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
1.0%
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?
$76,555
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,065
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61739 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Fairbury, 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)
$76,555 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
1,926housing units
1,926
Total Housing Units
1,813
Occupied Units
113
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$773
Median Rent
1963
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
+26.0%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 61739 have increased 26.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +8.5% | 134 |
| 2020 | -3.8% | 129 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 136 |
| 2022 | +26.0% | 171 |
| 2024 | – | 192 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 61739, employing approximately 1,574 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,520,000.
176
Businesses
1,574
Employees
$70.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 29 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 8.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 4 | 2.3% |
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 61739 vs 61741 →
ZIP 61739 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61764
Pontiac (61764)
14,460 residents
- 61739 4,897
Fairbury (61739)
4,897 residents
- 61741 1,746
Forrest (61741)
1,746 residents
- 61769 619
Saunemin (61769)
619 residents
- 61731 280
Cropsey (61731)
280 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61739 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61739 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61741
Forrest (61741)
$87,850 median income
- 61739
Fairbury (61739)
$76,555 median income
- 61764
Pontiac (61764)
$68,781 median income
- 61769
Saunemin (61769)
$59,886 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 61739 ranks #2 of 4 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 61739, 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 (4,897 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 61739 in?
ZIP code 61739 (Fairbury) is located in Livingston County, Illinois. Livingston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/livingston-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61739?
ZIP code 61739 in Fairbury, IL has a population of 4,897 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61739?
The median household income in ZIP 61739 is $76,555, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61739?
The median home value in ZIP 61739 is $164,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61739?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61739 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61739?
ZIP code 61739 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 1,574 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61739?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61739 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (25), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61739?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61739 increased by 26.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 61739?
In ZIP code 61739, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% 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 61739?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61739 is 15.9 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 61739?
In ZIP code 61739, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61739?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61739 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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