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 Low-density area
- $68,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gridley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 61744 (Gridley, IL) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 170.9 in 2023 to 191.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Illinois ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,163. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 1.6%. Median home value is $170,900 (11% below the average Illinois ZIP) and median rent is $808; 78.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Livingston County, so 61744 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 61744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gridley, IL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61744.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 61744?
43.9
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$68,000
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$40,163
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 61744 ranks among Illinois ZIPs
Gridley, 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)
$68,000 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
874housing units
874
Total Housing Units
854
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,900
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 61738
El Paso (61738)
4,212 residents
- 61753
Lexington (61753)
3,012 residents
- 61748
Hudson (61748)
2,782 residents
- 61760
Minonk (61760)
2,544 residents
- 61744
Gridley (61744)
2,031 residents
- 61740 1,634
Flanagan (61740)
1,634 residents
- 61743 212
Graymont (61743)
212 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 61744 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 61744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 61748
Hudson (61748)
$128,036 median income
- 61753
Lexington (61753)
$104,119 median income
- 61743
Graymont (61743)
$93,750 median income
- 61738
El Paso (61738)
$84,926 median income
- 61740
Flanagan (61740)
$79,904 median income
- 61760
Minonk (61760)
$75,362 median income
- 61744
Gridley (61744)
$68,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 61744, 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 (2,031 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 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.
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