Zip code 61006: Ashton, Illinois

Q: What city is zip code 61006?

61006 is assigned to Ashton, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 61006 in?

61006 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 61006?

About 1,541 people live in 61006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 61006?

The median household income in 61006 is $75,938.

Q: What zip codes are near 61006?

The closest zip codes to 61006 are 61031, 60553, 61331, 61015, 61068.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyCentral Time

Population

1,541

Median household income

$76K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$874/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

70 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 61006

61006 is a rural zip code in Ashton, Illinois (Lee County), covering 70 sq mi of land. About 1,541 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $75,938 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $874 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and office and administrative support.

How 61006 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers14.6%
89th
U.S. 10% · IL 8.8%214th of 1,340 in IL
Unemployment rate7.5%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · IL 5.8%260th of 1,340 in IL
Residents under 1826.3%
83rd
U.S. 22% · IL 21.8%244th of 1,342 in IL
Residents 65 and older20.9%
78th
U.S. 17.2% · IL 17%535th of 1,342 in IL
Broadband access93.3%
60th
U.S. 91% · IL 90.8%336th of 1,338 in IL
Housing vacancy7.9%
60th
U.S. 10.1% · IL 7.7%703rd of 1,338 in IL
Homeownership rate71%
56th
U.S. 65.2% · IL 67.1%1,048th of 1,338 in IL
Median age39.5
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · IL 39915th of 1,342 in IL
Per capita income$38,883
46th
U.S. $44,673 · IL $46,406597th of 1,341 in IL
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · IL 13.3%714th of 1,340 in IL
Median household income$75,938
45th
U.S. $80,734 · IL $83,390646th of 1,316 in IL
Average commute24.9 min
42nd
U.S. 26.4 min · IL 27.8 min822nd of 1,317 in IL
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · IL 3.8%431st of 1,340 in IL
Median earnings per worker$44,779
39th
U.S. $49,666 · IL $51,895801st of 1,336 in IL
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · IL 4.8%897th of 1,342 in IL
Poverty rate8.8%
37th
U.S. 12.5% · IL 11.8%726th of 1,339 in IL
Income inequality (Gini)0.404
23rd
U.S. 0.483 · IL 0.481687th of 1,336 in IL
Bachelor's degree or higher19.2%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · IL 37.8%795th of 1,340 in IL
Work from home6.6%
14th
U.S. 15.1% · IL 15.9%862nd of 1,339 in IL
Diversity index20.1
13th
U.S. 61.4 · IL 60.5640th of 1,342 in IL
Median gross rent$874
12th
U.S. $1,413 · IL $1,274692nd of 1,170 in IL
Median home value$155,500
11th
U.S. $332,700 · IL $263,300646th of 1,311 in IL
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · IL 14.7%602nd of 1,342 in IL
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · IL 9.5%1,086th of 1,340 in IL
Uninsured rate2.4%
8th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · IL 6.9%1,038th of 1,341 in IL
Rent-burdened renters31.5%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · IL 47.9%889th of 1,291 in IL
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · IL 229/sq mi987th of 1,342 in IL
Population1,541
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · IL 12,694,798752nd of 1,342 in IL

Measure	61006	Lee	IL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in IL
Self-employed workers	14.6%	8.5%	8.8%	10%	89th	214th of 1,340
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.5%	5.2%	5.8%	5.2%	84th	260th of 1,340
Residents under 18	26.3%	19.6%	21.8%	22%	83rd	244th of 1,342
Residents 65 and older	20.9%	21.3%	17%	17.2%	78th	535th of 1,342
Broadband access	93.3%	87.4%	90.8%	91%	60th	336th of 1,338
Housing vacancy	7.9%	11.1%	7.7%	10.1%	60th	703rd of 1,338
Homeownership rate	71%	73.6%	67.1%	65.2%	56th	1,048th of 1,338
Median age	39.5	43.1	39	38.9	53rd	915th of 1,342
Per capita income	$38,883	$35,945	$46,406	$44,673	46th	597th of 1,341
Government workers	13.2%	15.3%	13.3%	14.5%	46th	714th of 1,340
Median household income	$75,938	$70,292	$83,390	$80,734	45th	646th of 1,316
Average commute	24.9 min	24.6 min	27.8 min	26.4 min	42nd	822nd of 1,317
Tech workers	2.4%	0.8%	3.8%	3.8%	41st	431st of 1,340
Median earnings per worker	$44,779	$46,514	$51,895	$49,666	39th	801st of 1,336
Veterans	5%	6.4%	4.8%	6.2%	38th	897th of 1,342
Poverty rate	8.8%	11.8%	11.8%	12.5%	37th	726th of 1,339
Income inequality (Gini)	0.404	0.435	0.481	0.483	23rd	687th of 1,336
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.2%	19.4%	37.8%	35.7%	19th	795th of 1,340
Work from home	6.6%	5.5%	15.9%	15.1%	14th	862nd of 1,339
Diversity index	20.1	29.5	60.5	61.4	13th	640th of 1,342
Median gross rent	$874	$894	$1,274	$1,413	12th	692nd of 1,170
Median home value	$155,500	$154,600	$263,300	$332,700	11th	646th of 1,311
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	2.2%	14.7%	14.1%	11th	602nd of 1,342
Healthcare workers	6.4%	11.8%	9.5%	9.7%	10th	1,086th of 1,340
Uninsured rateStrength	2.4%	3.8%	6.9%	8.4%	8th	1,038th of 1,341
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.5%	42.3%	47.9%	51.1%	6th	889th of 1,291
Population density	22/sq mi	47/sq mi	229/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	987th of 1,342
Population	1,541	33,869	12,694,798	334,922,499	2nd	752nd of 1,342

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

13%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

26.3%

65 and over

20.9%

Race and ethnicity

White89%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.9%

Diversity index

20.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 644
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 57.8%
Married couples: 48.8%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

61006

$75,938

Lee Co.

$70,292

Illinois

$83,390

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,883

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.404

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

61006

$155,500

Lee Co.

$154,600

Illinois

$263,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

61006

$874

Lee Co.

$894

Illinois

$1,274

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 699
Owner-occupied: 71%
Vacant: 7.9%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 14.1%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

29%

10–19

12%

20–29

26%

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

24.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Management

12%

Office and admin

10%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Production

Food service

Healthcare

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Education

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Manufacturing

19%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Construction

Professional and technical services

Information

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Other services

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$44,779

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	61006	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,125	$74,888
Service	$25,313	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,893	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,736	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

35%

Some college

31%

Associate's

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
Households with broadband: 93.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49.4%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 2.4%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Ashton
State: Illinois
County: Lee County
Center point: 41.8618° N, 89.2023° W
Land area: 70 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

61006 spans 2 counties

Lee County73% of land
Ogle County27% of land

Zip codes near 61006

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
61031	Franklin Grove, IL	6.5 mi	1,492	$75,446	$136,700
60553	Steward, IL	8.7 mi	722	$109,375	$176,900
61331	Lee Center, IL	8.8 mi	0	—	—
61015	Chana, IL	9.3 mi	901	$97,500	$193,200
61068	Rochelle, IL	9.3 mi	14,788	$73,214	$171,300
61057	Nachusa, IL	9.6 mi	30	—	—
61378	West Brooklyn, IL	9.9 mi	513	$85,350	$188,600
61061	Oregon, IL	12 mi	6,766	$87,829	$196,000
61318	Compton, IL	12 mi	595	$63,021	$97,200
61324	Eldena, IL	13 mi	97	—	—
60113	Creston, IL	13 mi	306	$67,396	$165,600
61310	Amboy, IL	14 mi	3,347	$69,756	$165,800

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Questions about 61006

What city is zip code 61006?

61006 is assigned to Ashton, Illinois. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 61006 in?

61006 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 61006?

About 1,541 people live in 61006, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 61006 in?

61006 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 61006?

The median household income in 61006 is $75,938.

What zip codes are near 61006?

The closest zip codes to 61006 are 61031, 60553, 61331, 61015, 61068.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61006, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.