61010 ZIP Code — Byron, IL

Ogle County, Illinois

ZIP code 61010 is located in Byron, Illinois, within Ogle County. It covers approximately 38.19 square miles and serves a population of 7,399 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61010

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61010 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,399

population

38.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61010 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61010

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61010. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Byron	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61084 Stillman Valley (3.9 mi) 61047 Leaf River (7.5 mi) 61102 Rockford (7.7 mi) 61020 Davis Junction (9 mi) 61015 Chana (9.6 mi) 61061 Oregon (10.3 mi) 61054 Mount Morris (10.7 mi) 61109 Rockford (11.1 mi) 61039 German Valley (11.5 mi) 61104 Rockford (12.5 mi) 61088 Winnebago (12.6 mi) 61052 Monroe Center (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,399
Population density	194 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	38.19 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	42.1313
Longitude	-89.2616
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	32.6%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.7%	3.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,399

Population

194

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$83,750

Median household income

$41,308

Per capita income

$212,800

Median home value

$1,002

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,408

Housing units

35.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

193

Under 5

184

260

5–9

248

253

10–14

242

262

15–19

250

238

20–24

227

431

25–34

411

527

35–44

504

523

45–54

500

210

55–59

201

330

60–64

315

293

65–74

279

210

75–84

200

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,715	23.2%
18 and over	5,684	76.8%
65 and over	1,090	14.7%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 4.6%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,500	80.6%
Hispanic or Latino	663	8.2%
Two or more races	447	5.5%
Other race	370	4.6%
Asian	37	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	0.2%
Black or African American	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.6%	39.0%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	36.1%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	21.2%	24.4%
Over $200k	10.7%	3.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$83,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 24.3%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$212,800
Median rent / month	$1,002
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	7.3%
Single-family detached	83.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	20.8%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.6%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,614	57.2%
Cohabiting couple	103	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	455	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	652	23.1%
Households with children under 18	822	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	780	27.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	22.0%
Married	59.4%	54.4%
Separated	0.3%	2.6%
Widowed	5.4%	10.8%
Divorced	7.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 25.9%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	5.2%
Kindergarten	127	6.3%
Elementary school	783	38.7%
High school	446	22.0%
College / grad school	563	27.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Retail trade 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Professional & management 6.4%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.5%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	11.4%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	69.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	513	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	24.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,022	94.9%
Spanish	130	1.9%
Other Indo-European	130	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,059	95.4%
Born in same state	7,015	94.8%
Born in different state	5,464	73.8%
Foreign born	44	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	340	4.6%
Not a US citizen	205	60.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,070	14.5%
French	1,002	13.5%
Arab	351	4.7%
Polish	324	4.4%
English	56	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	0.6%
German	21	0.3%
Dutch	14	0.2%
Norwegian	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61010

What city is ZIP code 61010 in?

ZIP code 61010 is primarily assigned to Byron, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61010 in?

ZIP code 61010 falls within Ogle County, Illinois.

What is the population of ZIP code 61010?

ZIP code 61010 has an estimated population of 7,399 residents, with a density of 194 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61010?

The median home value in ZIP code 61010 is $212,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61010?

The median household income in ZIP code 61010 is $83,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61010 in?

ZIP code 61010 observes the CST timezone.