61230 ZIP Code — Albany, IL

Whiteside County, Illinois

ZIP code 61230 is located in Albany, Illinois, within Whiteside County. It covers approximately 19.25 square miles and serves a population of 932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61230

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,583. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61230 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

932

population

19.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61230 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61230

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Albany	Acceptable
Albany	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61242 Cordova (4 mi) 52730 Camanche (7 mi) 61251 Fenton (7.5 mi) 52734 Clinton (7.5 mi) 52771 Teeds Grove (7.9 mi) 52736 Clinton (7.9 mi) 61250 Erie (8 mi) 52768 Princeton (9.2 mi) 61252 Fulton (9.2 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (9.7 mi) 61275 Port Byron (10.6 mi) 52753 Le Claire (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	932
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	19.25 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	41.7312
Longitude	-90.2098
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	309

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

932

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$74,583

Median household income

$34,760

Per capita income

$150,300

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

369

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	263	28.2%
18 and over	669	71.8%
65 and over	162	17.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	881	92.2%
Two or more races	36	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.5%
Black or African American	15	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 2.1%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	2.1%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	25.7%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$74,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,300
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	81.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	20.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	28.7%
3 bedrooms	49.8%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.6%
Electricity	6.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	63	16.7%
Male householder, no spouse	75	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	63	16.7%
Households with children under 18	125	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	127	33.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	31.1%
Married	48.1%	50.6%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%
Widowed	4.6%	9.9%
Divorced	15.9%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 42.8%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	3.4%
Kindergarten	11	4.7%
Elementary school	149	63.7%
High school	55	23.5%
College / grad school	11	4.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Retail trade 15.6%

Professional & management 8.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Other services 1.6%

Construction 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	36.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	7.0%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	27.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.1%
Public insurance	31.3%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	888	95.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	926	99.4%
Born in same state	926	99.4%
Born in different state	312	33.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	129	13.8%
French	113	12.1%
Italian	91	9.8%
Arab	46	4.9%
Irish	11	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	1%
Polish	7	0.8%
Dutch	5	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	95.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61230

What city is ZIP code 61230 in?

ZIP code 61230 is primarily assigned to Albany, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61230 in?

ZIP code 61230 falls within Whiteside County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61230 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 61230 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61230?

The median home value in ZIP code 61230 is $150,300.

Does ZIP code 61230 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61230 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 61230?

ZIP code 61230 has an estimated population of 932 residents, with a density of 48 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61230 in?

ZIP code 61230 observes the CST timezone.