61006 ZIP Code — Ashton, IL

Lee County, Illinois

ZIP code 61006 is located in Ashton, Illinois, within Lee County. It covers approximately 70.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61006

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 $154,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $69,028. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,460

population

70.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ashton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61031 Franklin Grove (5.9 mi) 61378 West Brooklyn (9.4 mi) 60553 Steward (9.5 mi) 61015 Chana (9.7 mi) 61068 Rochelle (10.4 mi) 61318 Compton (11.1 mi) 61061 Oregon (13.1 mi) 60530 Lee (13.5 mi) 61310 Amboy (13.6 mi) 61353 Paw Paw (15.2 mi) 61021 Dixon (15.3 mi) 61049 Lindenwood (15.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,460
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	70.36 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	41.8578
Longitude	-89.1928
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	815

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,460

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$69,028

Median household income

$33,185

Per capita income

$154,400

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

542

Housing units

18.2%

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	334	22.9%
18 and over	1,126	77.1%
65 and over	366	25.1%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,405	94.3%
Two or more races	34	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2%
Asian	11	0.7%
Black or African American	10	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	43.1%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	33.4%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	19.8%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.3%	3.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	22.5%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
Median income	$69,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 24.4%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,400
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	51.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.6%
Electricity	26.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	55.9%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	121	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	118	19.1%
Households with children under 18	143	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	38.9%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	20.7%
Married	59.3%	64.2%
Separated	1.7%	3.3%
Widowed	5.2%	3.5%
Divorced	9.2%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 32.7%

Some college, no degree 31.1%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	3.8%
Kindergarten	17	6.4%
Elementary school	147	55.3%
High school	72	27.1%
College / grad school	20	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.7%

Professional & management 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Retail trade 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Construction 4.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	23.9%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	17.6%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	30.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	37.4%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,375	94.2%
Spanish	18	1.3%
Other Indo-European	7	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,413	96.8%
Born in same state	1,403	96.1%
Born in different state	1,100	75.3%
Foreign born	10	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	47	3.2%
Not a US citizen	40	85.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	186	12.7%
Italian	178	12.2%
Arab	158	10.8%
English	31	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	2.1%
Irish	3	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61006

What city is ZIP code 61006 in?

ZIP code 61006 is primarily assigned to Ashton, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61006 in?

ZIP code 61006 falls within Lee County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61006 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 61006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 61006 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 61006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61006?

The median home value in ZIP code 61006 is $154,400.

Does ZIP code 61006 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 61006 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 61006 in?

ZIP code 61006 observes the CST timezone.