61078 ZIP Code — Shannon, IL

Carroll County, Illinois

ZIP code 61078 is located in Shannon, Illinois, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 55.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 815.

About ZIP code 61078

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 $131,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,794. 43% 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.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 61078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,255
population
55.36
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
61078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 61078

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City Status
Shannon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
61046 Lanark (4.7 mi) 61062 Pearl City (7.9 mi) 61007 Baileyville (8.7 mi) 61030 Forreston (9 mi) 61051 Milledgeville (11.8 mi) 61053 Mount Carroll (11.9 mi) 61032 Freeport (12.8 mi) 61044 Kent (13.5 mi) 61014 Chadwick (14.2 mi) 61064 Polo (15 mi) 61039 German Valley (15.1 mi) 61048 Lena (16.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,255
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 17
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 55.36 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 42.1624
Longitude -89.7542
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 39.9% 46.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 2.5% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,255
Population
23
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$72,794
Median household income
$29,456
Per capita income
$131,000
Median home value
$717
Median monthly rent
89.1%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
518
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
70
56
5–9
67
20
10–14
23
48
15–19
58
46
20–24
55
33
25–34
40
54
35–44
65
56
45–54
67
40
55–59
48
26
60–64
32
58
65–74
69
54
75–84
65
21
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1836429.0%
18 and over89171.0%
65 and over29323.3%
Median age38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.4%
Black or African American 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,20094.3%
Two or more races362.8%
Hispanic or Latino181.4%
Asian110.9%
Other race50.4%
Black or African American30.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.9% 46.4% 37.2%
$50k – $100k 29.2% 33.0% 29.6%
$100k – $200k 27.2% 18.1% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.7% 2.5% 8.8%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 3.7%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 12.7%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 16.8%
$75k–$100k 11.8%
$100k–$150k 27.5%
$150k–$200k 1.7%
$200k+ 5.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k3.7%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k12.7%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k16.8%
$75k–$100k11.8%
$100k–$150k27.5%
$150k–$200k1.7%
$200k+5.7%
Median income$72,794

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 26.2%
$100k–$150k 24.5%
$150k–$200k 16.9%
$200k–$300k 21.6%
$300k–$500k 2.2%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$131,000
Median rent / month$717
Owner occupied89.1%
Renter occupied10.9%
Vacant19.4%
Single-family detached88.2%
Large apartment buildings0.5%
Mobile homes1.6%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.56

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.2%
2000–20097.4%
1990–199915.3%
1980–19892.6%
1970–197910.2%
1960–196911.8%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19491.9%
1939 or earlier39.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.8%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms24.1%
3 bedrooms42.6%
4 bedrooms20.2%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.3%
1 vehicle22.1%
2 vehicles41.9%
3 or more32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas60.3%
Electricity10.0%
Propane / LP gas27.9%
Wood0.7%
Solar0.4%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28562.2%
Cohabiting couple306.6%
Male householder, no spouse5111.1%
Female householder, no spouse9220.1%
Households with children under 1812226.6%
Households with seniors (65+)20143.9%
Average household size2.74

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.8%22.1%
Married64.3%59.6%
Separated0.9%1.0%
Widowed1.8%9.7%
Divorced9.2%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.6%
HS graduate 36.2%
Some college, no degree 34.9%
Associate's degree 8.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.6%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool145.1%
Kindergarten186.5%
Elementary school13850.2%
High school8229.8%
College / grad school238.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%
Manufacturing 17.6%
Retail trade 12.8%
Information 6.8%
Finance & real estate 6.8%
Agriculture & mining 5.9%
Professional & management 4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.2%
Construction 3.5%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Other services 2.2%
Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.6%
Service13.9%
Sales & office28.0%
Natural resources & construction7.7%
Production & transportation21.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.3%
Government10.3%
Self-employed10.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.0%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.0%
Work from home10.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)25.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 12.6%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 3.5%
Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.8%
Retirement income29.7%
Supplemental Security5.5%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP7.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.6%
High blood pressure35.5%
High cholesterol35.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.5%
Arthritis28.9%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.8%
Cancer7.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking14.8%
No physical activity25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.1%
Depression17.3%
Fair or poor health14.4%
Poor mental health12.4%
Poor physical health10.3%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.4%
Visited dentist65.1%
Cholesterol screening90.6%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans809.0%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.0%
Public insurance36.3%
No insurance4.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,12789.8%
Spanish20.2%
Other Indo-European20.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,255100.0%
Born in same state1,255100.0%
Born in different state97577.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian35828.5%
French13811%
Arab776.1%
English191.5%
AncestryCount%
Polish121%
German20.2%
Dutch20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.5%
Internet access87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 61078

What city is ZIP code 61078 in?

ZIP code 61078 is primarily assigned to Shannon, Illinois.

What county is ZIP code 61078 in?

ZIP code 61078 falls within Carroll County, Illinois.

Is ZIP code 61078 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 61078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 61078 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 61078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 61078?

The median home value in ZIP code 61078 is $131,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 61078?

ZIP code 61078 has an estimated population of 1,255 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 61078 in?

ZIP code 61078 observes the CST timezone.

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