61250 ZIP Code — Erie, IL

Whiteside County, Illinois

ZIP code 61250 is located in Erie, Illinois, within Whiteside County. It covers approximately 87.16 square miles and serves a population of 2,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.

About ZIP code 61250

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 $161,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,141. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61250 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,713

population

87.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61251 Fenton (4.8 mi) 61277 Prophetstown (7.9 mi) 61230 Albany (8 mi) 61257 Hillsdale (9.2 mi) 61261 Lyndon (9.7 mi) 61242 Cordova (10.8 mi) 61275 Port Byron (11.9 mi) 61252 Fulton (12.8 mi) 61270 Morrison (13.2 mi) 52734 Clinton (13.7 mi) 52771 Teeds Grove (13.8 mi) 52736 Clinton (13.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,713
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	87.16 sq mi
Water area	1.96 sq mi
Latitude	41.6607
Longitude	-90.0857
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	34.4%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,713

Population

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$81,141

Median household income

$36,560

Per capita income

$161,800

Median home value

$826

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

946

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

153

10–14

165

15–19

20–24

25–34

192

35–44

207

164

45–54

175

55–59

110

60–64

117

151

65–74

162

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	784	28.9%
18 and over	1,929	71.1%
65 and over	568	20.9%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,624	95.4%
Two or more races	50	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	37	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.6%
Other race	15	0.5%
Asian	5	0.2%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.4%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	31.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 34.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	34.1%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$81,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.6%

$50k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,800
Median rent / month	$826
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	91.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.6%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	31.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	50.9%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.7%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	600	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	141	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	126	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	292	25.2%
Households with children under 18	431	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	426	36.8%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.4%	13.8%
Married	68.9%	52.8%
Separated	0.3%	1.8%
Widowed	5.0%	17.2%
Divorced	6.3%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	11.5%
Kindergarten	64	7.4%
Elementary school	373	42.9%
High school	171	19.7%
College / grad school	162	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.8%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.8%

Retail trade 6.8%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	12.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.1%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 10.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	20.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,555	94.2%
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)	2,707	99.8%
Born in same state	2,697	99.4%
Born in different state	1,753	64.6%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	337	12.4%
Italian	229	8.4%
English	208	7.7%
Arab	151	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.3%
German	9	0.3%
Polish	5	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61250

What city is ZIP code 61250 in?

ZIP code 61250 is primarily assigned to Erie, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61250 in?

ZIP code 61250 falls within Whiteside County, Illinois.

Does ZIP code 61250 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61250?

The median home value in ZIP code 61250 is $161,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 61250?

ZIP code 61250 has an estimated population of 2,713 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 61250?

The median household income in ZIP code 61250 is $81,141, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 61250 in?

ZIP code 61250 observes the CST timezone.