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Gridley, IL · standard

ZIP Code 61744

Livingston County, Illinois - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,031
10/sq mi
$68,000
Median income
$170,900
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 61744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 61744 covers 203.1 square miles in Gridley, Livingston County, Illinois (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,031 residents on file, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 61744 reports a modest median household income of $68,000 (15% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $40,163. Poverty here runs at 5.5%, with unemployment measured at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $170,900 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Livingston County, so you can benchmark 61744 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 61744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gridley, IL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61744.

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 61744, Gridley, 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

2,031

Population

203.1

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61744?

43.9

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$68,000

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$40,163

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 61744 ranks nationally

Gridley, IL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,000 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

874

Total Housing Units

854

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$170,900

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1961

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61744 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -4.1% 128
2021 +6.8% 137
2022 +22.4% 167
2023 +2.1% 171
2024 +12.2% 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 46 business establishments in ZIP 61744, employing approximately 435 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,150,000.

46

Businesses

435

Employees

$26.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 8 17.4%
Manufacturing 4 8.7%
Wholesale trade 4 8.7%
Retail trade 4 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 6.5%

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 61744 vs 61738 →

ZIP 61744 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 61744 ranks #5 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 61744 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 61744 ranks #7 of 7 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
61738 El Paso, IL 4,212 7.7 mi
61740 Flanagan, IL 1,634 10.1 mi
61753 Lexington, IL 3,012 8.9 mi
61748 Hudson, IL 2,782 10.1 mi
61743 Graymont, IL 212 10.9 mi
61760 Minonk, IL 2,544 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Livingston County

61764 standard
Pontiac, IL
Pop: 14,460
60420 standard
Dwight, IL
Pop: 6,102
61739 standard
Fairbury, IL
Pop: 4,897
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 Gridley, IL Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61744 in? ▼
ZIP code 61744 (Gridley) 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 61744? ▼
ZIP code 61744 in Gridley, IL has a population of 2,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61744? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 61744 is $68,000, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61744? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 61744 is $170,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61744? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 61744 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61744? ▼
ZIP code 61744 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61744? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61744 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (8), Manufacturing (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61744? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61744 increased by 12.2% 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 61744? ▼
In ZIP code 61744, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 61744? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61744 is 26.8 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 61744? ▼
In ZIP code 61744, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61744? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61744 is 5.5% 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.