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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
$76,555
Median income
$164,400
Median home value
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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 Illinois average), while per-capita income is $38,065. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. The typical home here is valued at $164,400 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $773 monthly, and 72.1% of units 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. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Livingston County, letting you compare 61739 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 61739

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairbury, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61739.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 61739?

33.9

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$38,065

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

15.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61739 ranks nationally

Fairbury, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,555 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,926

Total Housing Units

1,813

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$164,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61739 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 61739 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 61739 ranks #2 of 4 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
61741 Forrest, IL 1,746 6.3 mi
61731 Cropsey, IL 280 8.4 mi
61764 Pontiac, IL 14,460 11.7 mi
61769 Saunemin, IL 619 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

61764 standard
Pontiac, IL
Pop: 14,460
60420 standard
Dwight, IL
Pop: 6,102
61744 standard
Gridley, IL
Pop: 2,031
61741 standard
Forrest, IL
Pop: 1,746
61740 standard
Flanagan, IL
Pop: 1,634
60460 standard
Odell, IL
Pop: 1,522

Related Areas

Livingston County Fairbury, IL Illinois

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.

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