61061 ZIP Code
Oregon, Illinois
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 61061 |
| City/Town: | Oregon |
| County: | Ogle |
| State: | Illinois |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 6,880 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,343 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,995 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,600 |
| Land Area: | 105.4 sq miles
272.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.9979, -89.3417 |
Population Information (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 6,880 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,410 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,470 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 300 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 295 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 287 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 370 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 270 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 470 | 6.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 879 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 945 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 472 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 843 | 12.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 900 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 589 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 260 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $782 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,063 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 441 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,318 | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 745 | 24.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,358 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 259 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 251 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,925 | 35.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,158 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 646 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 642 | 12.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 477 | 8.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (61061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,343 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,271 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,339 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,995 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,133 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,008 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 125 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,768 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,338 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 462 | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 117 | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 91 | 3.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,479 | 94.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 23 | 0.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 35 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 237 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 254 | 3.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 330 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 273 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 57 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (61061 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 124 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 153 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 238 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 258 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 175 | 5.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 356 | 11.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 505 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 624 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 372 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 258 | 8.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (61061 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,537 | 84.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 152 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 16 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 56 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 23 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 150 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (61061 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 61 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 296 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 530 | 17.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 76 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 235 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 175 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 94 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 111 | 3.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 686 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 285 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 180 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 178 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,536 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,932 | 71.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,703 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 230 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (61061 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,888 | 61.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,445 | 47.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 920 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 206 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 83 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 296 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (61061 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,917 | 83.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 29 | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 167 | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 107 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 110 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 130 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (61061 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 100 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 266 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 274 | 7.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 312 | 8.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 447 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 489 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 402 | 11.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 199 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,015 | 29.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (61061 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 18 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 457 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 736 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,615 | 46.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 441 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 237 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (61061 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,852 | 60.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 557 | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 529 | 17.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 6 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (61061 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 273 | 8.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 906 | 29.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,144 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 740 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (61061 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 127 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 237 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 565 | 24.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 316 | 13.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 599 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 330 | 14.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 2.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (61061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,527 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $613 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $782 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,063 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,677 | 54.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 466 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 663 | 21.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 583 | 19.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 702 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,268 | 41.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (61061 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,982 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 625 | 21.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,720 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 156 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 459 | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 694 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (61061 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,322 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 51 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 431 | 32.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 400 | 30.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 340 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,703 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 657 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,535 | 22.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 19 | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 814 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 702 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (61061 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,244 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 576 | 8.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 419 | 72.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 157 | 27.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 71 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (61061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,751 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 32 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 129 | 403.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 129 | 403.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 129 | 403.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 26 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (61061 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,580 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,338 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 242 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 37 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 64 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (61061 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,063 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,748 | 89.7% | 89.4% |
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