61273 ZIP Code — Orion, IL
Henry County, Illinois
ZIP code 61273 is located in Orion, Illinois, within Henry County. It covers approximately 45.76 square miles and serves a population of 3,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 309.
About ZIP code 61273
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $101,293. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,175
population
45.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61273 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61273
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 61273. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Orion | Acceptable |
| Orion | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
61240 Coal Valley (4.5 mi)
61262 Lynn Center (6.1 mi)
61281 Sherrard (6.8 mi)
61274 Osco (7.9 mi)
61241 Colona (9.3 mi)
61265 Moline (9.6 mi)
61282 Silvis (9.8 mi)
61264 Milan (10.1 mi)
61239 Carbon Cliff (10.1 mi)
61244 East Moline (11.3 mi)
61413 Alpha (11.3 mi)
61201 Rock Island (11.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,175 |
| Population density | 69 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 17 |
| County FIPS | 073 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 45.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.3562 |
| Longitude | -90.4111 |
| 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 | 22.4% | 43.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,175
Population
69
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$101,293
Median household income
$39,198
Per capita income
$170,900
Median home value
$855
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
2.6%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
1,047
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
109
Under 5
103
129
5–9
122
120
10–14
115
180
15–19
171
71
20–24
68
142
25–34
135
256
35–44
243
227
45–54
216
85
55–59
81
87
60–64
83
134
65–74
128
70
75–84
66
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 944 | 29.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,231 | 70.3% |
| 65 and over | 432 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93.4%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,033 | 93.4% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.4% | 43.0% | 37.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.6% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.2% | 21.2% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
1.2%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
6.1%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
33.2%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 33.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $101,293 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
$150k–$200k
34.1%
$200k–$300k
28.1%
$300k–$500k
6.3%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,900 |
| Median rent / month | $855 |
| Owner occupied | 85.9% |
| Renter occupied | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 89.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.0% |
| Electricity | 17.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.2% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 664 | 59.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 104 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 139 | 12.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 219 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 515 | 45.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 309 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.0% | 19.1% |
| Married | 52.5% | 56.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
27.3%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
14.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.7%
Graduate / professional
11.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 76 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 330 | 34.8% |
| High school | 346 | 36.5% |
| College / grad school | 133 | 14.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Construction
13.6%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
7.7%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
3.4%
Information
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.5% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.2% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
2.6%
Under 18 years
1.5%
18 and over
3.0%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
2.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 132 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.0% |
| Public insurance | 21.2% |
| No insurance | 1.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,963 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,164 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,158 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 2,465 | 77.6% |
| Foreign born | 6 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 81.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 319 | 10% |
| French | 281 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 224 | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 41 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 32 | 1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61273
What city is ZIP code 61273 in?
ZIP code 61273 is primarily assigned to Orion, Illinois.
What county is ZIP code 61273 in?
ZIP code 61273 falls within Henry County, Illinois.
Is ZIP code 61273 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 61273 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61273?
The median home value in ZIP code 61273 is $170,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 61273?
ZIP code 61273 has an estimated population of 3,175 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 61273?
The median household income in ZIP code 61273 is $101,293, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 61273 in?
ZIP code 61273 observes the CST timezone.