61270 ZIP Code — Morrison, IL

Whiteside County, Illinois

ZIP code 61270 is located in Morrison, Illinois, within Whiteside County. It covers approximately 150.98 square miles and serves a population of 7,096 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61270

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 $144,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,054. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 61270 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,096

population

150.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

61270 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 61270

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61270. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Morrison	Acceptable
Morrison	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

61261 Lyndon (7.4 mi) 61252 Fulton (7.6 mi) 61251 Fenton (8.6 mi) 61014 Chadwick (11.3 mi) 52736 Clinton (11.4 mi) 52771 Teeds Grove (11.4 mi) 61285 Thomson (11.6 mi) 52734 Clinton (12 mi) 61081 Sterling (12.1 mi) 61250 Erie (13.2 mi) 61230 Albany (14.2 mi) 61071 Rock Falls (14.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,096
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	17
County FIPS	195

Geography
Land area	150.98 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	41.8300
Longitude	-89.9681
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	38.2%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,096

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$82,054

Median household income

$38,054

Per capita income

$144,200

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

2,570

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

217

Under 5

220

206

5–9

208

247

10–14

251

206

15–19

208

175

20–24

177

419

25–34

425

412

35–44

416

376

45–54

381

302

55–59

306

242

60–64

244

384

65–74

389

236

75–84

238

105

85+

106

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,656	23.3%
18 and over	5,440	76.7%
65 and over	1,458	20.5%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,750	93.2%
Two or more races	276	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	146	2%
Black or African American	51	0.7%
Asian	15	0.2%
Other race	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.2%	43.7%	37.2%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	29.6%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	3.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 25.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	25.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$82,054

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 28.5%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 16.6%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,200
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	30.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	11.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,506	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	176	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	473	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	615	22.2%
Households with children under 18	859	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,004	36.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	24.3%
Married	56.5%	53.7%
Separated	0.6%	0.9%
Widowed	1.5%	12.7%
Divorced	10.4%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	176	11.4%
Kindergarten	41	2.6%
Elementary school	722	46.6%
High school	413	26.6%
College / grad school	198	12.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 6.0%

Professional & management 5.9%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	37.6%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	362	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,659	93.8%
Spanish	80	1.2%
Other Indo-European	22	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,991	98.5%
Born in same state	6,974	98.3%
Born in different state	5,096	71.8%
Foreign born	17	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	105	1.5%
Not a US citizen	40	38.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1,094	15.4%
Italian	949	13.4%
French	913	12.9%
Arab	642	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	0.6%
Dutch	37	0.5%
Norwegian	28	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	91.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61270

What city is ZIP code 61270 in?

ZIP code 61270 is primarily assigned to Morrison, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61270 in?

ZIP code 61270 falls within Whiteside County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61270 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 61270 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61270 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 61270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61270?

The median home value in ZIP code 61270 is $144,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 61270?

ZIP code 61270 has an estimated population of 7,096 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61270 in?

ZIP code 61270 observes the CST timezone.