ZIP Code 61770

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Saybrook · McLean County · Illinois

Population
1,108

7/sq mi

Median income
$60,750

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,900

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.4%

Median age 37.7

Land area
160.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 61770 in Saybrook, Illinois has a population of 1,108. The median household income is $60,750, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $110,900, 60% below the US average. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 61770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 160.6 square miles in Saybrook, McLean County, Illinois. The area is home to 1,108 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 61770 against Illinois and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 61770 sits at $60,750 (24% below the Illinois average), while per-capita income is $29,402. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $110,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $973 per month, and 78.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 61770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing McLean County, so you can benchmark 61770 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 61770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 61770.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 61770, Saybrook, IL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,108

Population

160.6

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 61770?

37.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 6.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$60,750

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,402

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%

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

What does housing look like?

435

Total Housing Units

387

Occupied Units

48

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$110,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$973

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+25.6%

YoY Change (2023)

138

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+38%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 61770 have increased 25.6% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +38% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -9.7% 92
2019 +18.3% 109
2020 -22.4% 85
2021 +25.6% 106
2023 138

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 61770, employing approximately 51 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,620,000.

19

Businesses

51

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 21.1%
Construction 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 61770 vs 61724 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
61724 Bellflower, IL 536 7.8 mi
61720 Anchor, IL 236 7.7 mi
61722 Arrowsmith, IL 549 5.8 mi
61845 Foosland, IL 364 8.2 mi
61728 Colfax, IL 1,410 10.4 mi
61843 Fisher, IL 2,363 11.6 mi
61773 Sibley, IL 477 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 61770 in?
ZIP code 61770 (Saybrook) is located in McLean County, Illinois. McLean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclean-il.
What is the population of ZIP code 61770?
ZIP code 61770 in Saybrook, IL has a population of 1,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 61770?
The median household income in ZIP 61770 is $60,750, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 61770?
The median home value in ZIP 61770 is $110,900, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 61770?
The largest racial group in ZIP 61770 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 61770?
ZIP code 61770 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 51 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 61770?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 61770 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 61770?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 61770 increased by 25.6% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 38%. 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 61770?
In ZIP code 61770, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.4% 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 61770?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 61770 is 33.7 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 61770?
In ZIP code 61770, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 61770?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 61770 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Saybrook, IL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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